Toronto Blue Jays @ Cincinnati Reds Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 9/2/2025 6:40 PM EDT

We have your Toronto Blue Jays @ Cincinnati Reds prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Toronto Blue Jays hit the road to face the Cincinnati Reds.

Toronto Blue Jays @ Cincinnati Reds Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Cincinnati Reds -105 (ESPN BET) / Toronto Blue Jays -105 (Caesars)
Best Spread Odds: Cincinnati Reds -1.5 (-210) (Caesars) / Toronto Blue Jays +1.5 (-180) (ESPN BET)
Best Total Odds: Over 8.5 (-115) (BetRivers) / Under 8.5 (100) (ESPN BET)

Game Info

Date: 2025-09-02
Time: 6:40 PM EDT
Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
TV: -

Toronto Blue Jays @ Cincinnati Reds Preview

The Cincinnati Reds will host the Toronto Blue Jays today at Great American Ball Park, following a thrilling 5-4 walk-off victory for the Reds yesterday. The Reds rallied in the bottom of the ninth, with Noelvi Marte delivering the game-winning single. Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene had a strong outing yesterday, pitching 6 1/3 stellar innings, allowing just one earned run and striking out seven. The Blue Jays' bullpen struggled in the ninth, allowing the Reds to complete their comeback.

For today's matchup, the Reds will send left-hander Nick Lodolo (8-7, 3.22 ERA) to the mound, while the Blue Jays will counter with right-hander José Berríos (9-5, 3.95 ERA). Great American Ball Park is known to be a hitter-friendly venue, with a park factor of 103 and a home run factor of 122 for 2023-2025, suggesting potential for offense.

Both teams are dealing with some injuries. For the Reds, Spencer Steer is day-to-day with a leg injury, and key players like Tyler Stephenson (thumb) and Graham Ashcraft (forearm) are on the IL. The Blue Jays are also missing several players, including Max Scherzer (day-to-day, back) and Anthony Santander (out, shoulder).

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds secured a dramatic 5-4 walk-off victory against the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday, September 1st, highlighting the competitive nature of this series. Historically, six of the last ten games between these two teams have gone Under the 8.5 total runs.

Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline

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The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a morale-boosting walk-off win against the Blue Jays yesterday, demonstrating their ability to fight back and close out games at home. While the moneyline odds are even, the Reds have a slight edge in sharp money backing them at 50.24% compared to the Blue Jays' 49.76%. With Nick Lodolo on the mound, who has a solid 3.22 ERA, and the momentum from yesterday's dramatic victory, the Reds are in a good position to secure another home win. The Blue Jays' recent bullpen struggles, as seen in yesterday's ninth inning, could also play a factor in a close game.

Top Player Prop Picks

Elly De La Cruz (Cincinnati Reds) Over 0.5 Hits

Elly De La Cruz has been a consistent hitter for the Reds, especially recently. He has hit the over on 0.5 hits in 100% of his last 5 games and 90% of his last 10 games. Over the last 20 games, he has hit the over 85% of the time, with a mean of 1.1 hits. In his most recent game against the Blue Jays, he also hit the over on this line. Given his strong recent form and performance against this opponent, taking the over on 0.5 hits for De La Cruz at -210 odds is a strong play. You can find these odds at DraftKings.

Matt McLain (Cincinnati Reds) Over 0.5 Hits

Matt McLain has also shown excellent recent hitting form, hitting the over on 0.5 hits in 100% of his last 5 games and 70% of his last 10 games. His season hit rate for this prop is 60.48%, and he hit the over in his last game against the Blue Jays. Playing at home, his hit rate for this prop is 68.25%. With a mean of 0.78 hits per game this season, McLain is projected to get at least one hit. Bet the over on 0.5 hits for McLain at -140 odds with DraftKings.

Nick Lodolo (Cincinnati Reds) Over 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts

Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo has been racking up strikeouts recently. He has hit the over on 4.5 strikeouts in 80% of his last 5 starts and 70% of his last 10 starts, with a mean of 6.0 strikeouts over that span. His season mean is 5.42 strikeouts, which is above the line. While his home hit rate for this prop is slightly lower at 45.45%, his recent performance suggests he is in good form to exceed this total. You can back Lodolo to go over 4.5 strikeouts at -135 odds on ESPN BET.