On June 11, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds, currently at 35-33, will face the Cleveland Guardians (34-32) in a pivotal matchup. The Reds are looking for their sixth consecutive victory after a nail-biting 1-0 win over the Guardians yesterday. Nick Lodolo, who boasts a 3.21 ERA this season, is set to pitch against the Guardians' Logan Allen, who enters with a 4.42 ERA. The Guardians are struggling with only one win in their last six games, which puts them at risk of heading below .500.

The betting odds are tightly matched, with the Reds slightly favored at -105 against the Guardians at -115 on the moneyline. Bettors will be keenly watching the performance of Lodolo, who has been a strong asset for the Reds this season. Betting analysis suggests leaning towards the Guardians on the moneyline and the over on the total runs, currently set at 8.0, given the recent offensive struggles of the Guardians.