Scheduled for a start on the morning of July 28, 2024, at Tropicana Field, the Cincinnati Reds are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays under an expected light rain scenario. The game is slated to begin at 11:35 am.

Hunter Greene will be leading the charge for the Reds with a commendable ERA of 3.145, while Shawn Armstrong will handle the pitching duties for the Rays, entering the game with an ERA of 5.642.

Looking at the standings in the 2024 NL Central Division, the Reds are currently 11th with a record of 50 wins and 54 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of .480. They rank 4th in their division with a divisional record of 12 wins against 14 losses, and are coming off a recent form of five wins in their last ten matches, holding a streak of one loss. Their home and away game splits show an uneven performance, with them winning 25 and losing 28 at home, and securing 25 wins against 26 losses on the road. The Reds shine more during night games with 30 wins, compared to 20 during the day, having scored 459 runs while conceding 423.

On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Rays, positioned 9th in the 2024 AL East Division standings, show a slightly better performance with a 53-52 win-loss record, translating to a .500 winning percentage. They sit 4th in their division, with a record of 16 wins and 21 losses. Their last 10 games have netted them six wins, and they currently ride a winning streak of one game. Rays’ home and away records are quite balanced with a 28-28 and 25-24 respectively. They have scored 419 runs and allowed 470 runs, doing better in night games with 32 wins against 21 during the day.

In terms of betting odds, the point spread stands at 1.5, with an over/under of 7.5. The moneyline sees the Reds favored at -129 away from home, while the Rays are at +107 at home. These odds indicate a tight contest, with the slight edge going to the Reds perhaps due to Greene’s robust pitching stats compared to Armstrong.