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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cincinnati Reds vs San Diego Padres predictions for MLB Monday.
The San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds will lock horns in MLB action at Petco Park on Monday, starting at 9:40 PM ET.
The Padres will have Walker Buehler (3-3, 4.53 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Andrew Abbott (4-3, 4.06 ERA) for the Reds.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Padres as the most likely winner of the Reds vs. Padres game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Reds vs. Padres prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's MLB matchup between the Reds and Padres, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Padres a 55.1% chance of defeating the Reds.
According to our model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 62.0% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 55.3% chance of going over.
Reds vs. Padres odds [6/8/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Reds | Padres |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-188) | -1.5 (+158) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -132 |
| Total | o7.5 (-112) | u7.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Reds vs. Padres picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Padres -1.5 | +158 |
| Moneyline | Reds | +115 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -112 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Reds vs. Padres game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB matchup between the Padres and Reds at Petco Park is scheduled to begin at 9:40 PM ET.
- Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres
- Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
- Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40PM PT
- Venue: Petco Park
Conclusion
We predict the Padres, with a 55.1% win probability, will likely beat the Reds in Monday's MLB matchup.
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