Marlins vs Reds MLB Player Prop Picks (Jul 8)

First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET on Bally Sports Ohio. The Miami Marlins (41–48) look to steal back-to-back wins over the Cincinnati Reds (46–45) after taking Monday’s opener 5–1. Rookie Eury Pérez starts for Miami, while the Reds turn to Nick Martínez in hopes of evening this short series.

• Eury Pérez allowed zero runs over six innings in his last start while striking out seven.
• Nick Martínez has a 3.42 home ERA and has limited Marlins’ power but struggled in recent outings.
• Both offences are slumping. Reds scored just one run in each of their last three games; Marlins haven’t scored more than five in their past seven.

Miami Marlins Player Prop Pick: Eury Pérez

Miami has been average on the road (21–21) and relies on its pitching staff to compensate for a middle-tier offense. Eury Pérez shines with a 3.41 ERA and 129 strikeouts this season, though control is sometimes inconsistent. The lineup is bottom-tier in power and often fails to produce in key moments, but Pérez’s effective outings give them a chance nightly.

• Averaging 8.6 K/9 with seven strikeouts in his last outing.
• Reds are among MLB’s lowest in contact rate, feeding his whiff upside.
• His command and expected 6+ innings make this line attainable.

Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Pick: Nick Martínez

Cincinnati is marginally above .500 at home (24–20) but has scored just once in each of their last three games. Martinez is solid at Great American Ball Park, yet the offense’s reliance on contact and low power (26th in HRs) limits big innings. High-profile rookie Elly De La Cruz adds excitement, but overall depth at the plate remains shallow.

• Martinez’s home ERA is a solid 3.42; strong command limits walks (1.17 WHIP).
• Facing a Marlins offense that ranks 24th in wRC+ since July and lacks power.
• His ability to work deep with few earned runs is well-supported.