Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction – 8/12/2025
The Philadelphia Phillies won the first game of their series with the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. The two National League teams will do battle again on Tuesday in what is a key game for both sides in their respective playoff races. Here, I break down what you can expect from this game and give you my Phillies vs Reds prediction for Tuesday night.
Our Phillies vs Reds Pick
- Pick: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline
- Confidence: 4/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds
- Date & Time: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:40 p.m. ET
- Starting Pitchers: Ranger Suarez (PHI) vs Brady Singer (CIN)
- Stadium: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: FDSOH and NBCS-PH
Key Storylines
Pitching matchup
Ranger Suarez has been a reliable left-hander for the Phillies. He has a 2.94 ERA with strong command. He’s 2-0 with a 2.43 ERA and 27 strikeouts in his last 5 starts against the Reds. Brady Singer enters this game with a 4.53 ERA and has struggled to limit damage in recent outings for Cincinnati.
Key Players
- Kyle Schwarber (PHI): 42 home runs, 97 RBI on the season. Schwarber provided key power in last night’s rally.
- Elly De La Cruz (CIN): Reds’ home run and RBI leader (19 HR, 74 RBI). He remains Cincinnati’s offensive spark.
Recent team streaks
- The Phillies have won 7 of their last 8 games and are chasing their fifth straight victory tonight.
- The Reds have lost 4 of their last 6 and had a two-game winning streak snapped yesterday.
Best Player Props
| Player | Stat | Prop Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | Home Runs | Over 0.5 |
| Ranger Suarez | Total Strikeouts | Over 5.5 |
| Brady Singer | Total Strikeouts | Under 5.5 |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Phillies lead the season series against the Reds 3-1.
- Philadelphia has won three straight games over the Reds after losing the first game of their season series.
- The last three games between these teams have gone under their respective totals.
Phillies vs Reds Model Projection
Score Projection: Phillies 5 – Reds 3
Win Probability: Phillies 65%, Reds 35%
Final Thoughts
The Phillies enter this game with momentum and with an advantage in the starting pitching department. With Ranger Suarez on the mound for Philly, I expect some struggles at the plate once again for Cincinnati tonight. I’ll go with the Phillies to pick up the win on the road and for the Reds to miss another opportunity to get a big win for their postseason aspirations.
