Cincinnati Reds (24-23) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (24-23) May 18, 2026 6:40 pm EDT The Line: Philadelphia Phillies 0.0001 / Cincinnati Reds 0.0001; Over/Under: 10 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article, we will formulate a Reds vs Phillies Prediction for this MLB matchup on Monday, May 18 th in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
The Philadelphia Phillies have a 24-23 record this season and are sitting in the second place of the NL East. They have a 12-12 home record and are coming off a 6-0 win against the Pirates. They will face the Guardians and the Padres next.
The Phillies have a .235 batting average this season, .302 OBP and .394 Slugging percentage. Philadelphia’s pitching staff has a 4.22 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. Brandon Marsh is the team’s best hitter with a .329 batting average. Kyle Schwarber leads the team in RBI with 36. Kyle Schwarber adds a team high 20 home runs.
Andrew Painter (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Phillies, and he has a 1-4 record, 6.21 ERA and 1.59 WHIP.
The Cincinnati Reds have a 24-23 record this season and are sitting in the fifth place of the NL Central. They have a 11-12 away record and are coming off a 10-3 loss against the Guardians. They will face the Cardinals and the Mets next.
The Reds have a .226 batting average this season, .312 OBP and .392 Slugging percentage. Cincinnati’s pitching staff has a 4.81 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Elly De La Cruz is the team’s best hitter with a .302 batting average, also leading the team in RBI with 31. Elly De La Cruz adds a team high 11 home runs.
Nick Lodolo (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Reds, and he has a 0-1 record, 8.68 ERA and 1.61 WHIP.
Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings but the Phillies have won their last two meetings in Philadelphia.
In this Reds vs Phillies Prediction, the Phillies are coming as -125 home favorites. Both pitchers have been terrible in this matchup with a combined 14.89 ERA, with Lodolo looking abysmal in his two starts this season. The Reds have the 27 th bullpen ERA and the Phillies’ offense has been cooking lately with 23 runs in their last three games. The Reds’ last six games have gone over the total and I expect another high-scoring affair today. Take the over 10 runs.