Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Cincinnati Reds 5-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 3, Arizona Diamondbacks 5
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Chase Field. The Arizona Diamondbacks covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 8 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks final score and game recap
The Arizona Diamondbacks won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds): 6.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Sal Stewart (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Mitch Bratt (Arizona Diamondbacks): 3.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Ildemaro Vargas (Arizona Diamondbacks): 2-for-4, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks?
The Arizona Diamondbacks covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks go over or under the total?
The game went under: 8 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
How did AiQ's Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
- Player props: 2-0, +$151.36 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 2-0 in this game, +$151.36 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Mitch Bratt (Arizona Diamondbacks): under 4.5 strikeouts at -147, finished with 3, a win.
- Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds): over 3.5 strikeouts at -120, finished with 6, a win.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Cincinnati Reds at +127 and the Arizona Diamondbacks at -143. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Arizona Diamondbacks a 57% favorite. The Arizona Diamondbacks won as the favorite at -143: $69.93 profit on a $100 bet.
Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 62-69 in the 2026 regular season (32-36 at home, 30-33 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 66 of 130 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 69 times and under 59 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Arizona Diamondbacks 69-62 in the 2026 regular season (38-28 at home, 31-34 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 70 of 128 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 56 times and under 67 times, with 5 pushes.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the San Francisco Giants on Monday, August 24, 2026. Next for the Arizona Diamondbacks: the Chicago Cubs at home on Monday, August 24, 2026.