Jim Feist's FREE Pick
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026
MLB
07/04/2026 (4:10 pt / 7:10 et)
925. Baltimore Orioles vs 926. Cincinnati Reds
Take: 925. Orioles / Reds OVER 9 (4:10 pt / 7:10 et)
The Orioles-Reds over is in play Saturday as the total is hovering around 9 to 9.5. While Cincinnati starts pitcher that’s coming off of elbow surgery for his season debut, this game takes place at Great American Ball Park which definitely plays up. Baltimore has a better starting pitcher in Brandon Young (6-2, 3.11 ERA), but both of these offenses have serious power potential.
Baltimore averages 4.6 RPG with 103 HR as a team. Cincinnati isn’t far behind with 106 HR and they also have enough speed (62 steals) to manufacture runs. The Reds were shut out Friday, but stranded 10 runners on base. They left tons of runners in scoring position so even though they didn’t hit the long ball Friday look for them to capitalize on their opportunities today.
If you add in some bullpen runs and a few bombs from either offense, I think this easily hits the over in this Holiday Showcase. I’m looking for total runs scored to be in the range of 11 runs today.
Jim's Free Play: 925. Orioles / Reds OVER