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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies will square off with the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
The Phillies will start Jesús Luzardo (3-3, 5.07 ERA), while the Reds have opted for Chase Burns (5-1, 1.87 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Phillies as the most likely winner of the Reds vs. Phillies game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Reds vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Reds and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Phillies a 56% chance of beating the Reds.
According to our model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 53% chance of going over.
Reds vs. Phillies odds [5/19/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Reds | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-179) | -1.5 (+150) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -136 |
| Total | o8.5 (+100) | u8.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Reds vs. Phillies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Phillies -1.5 | +150 |
| Moneyline | Reds | +124 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Reds vs. Phillies game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB action between the Phillies and Reds at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Reds in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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