JD Bets specifically backs Nick Martinez for a nerfy bet in Reds-Giants, despite Martinez not being dominant overall. Martinez has shown vulnerability with high hits and middling earned run performances, but JD argues that his issues tend to occur after the first inning. Given Cincinnati's poor recent scoring in opening innings (just 0.4 runs per first inning), JD sees this as a strategic nerfy opportunity to exploit.

Kenny G views Nick Martinez as worthy of fading, having produced two lackluster starts (0-2 record, 5.91 ERA) with a troubling home-run issue, allowing three home runs total against the Giants and Brewers. Martinez's poor strikeout-to-walk ratio and general struggles have compounded the Reds' pitching woes. Additionally, Kenny is pessimistic toward the Reds' offense, emphasizing their concerning metrics (24th batting average, 28th OBP, 25th slugging). Considering Martinez's ineffective pitching and Cincinnati's offensive struggles, the Reds appear a viable team to bet against in this scenario.

ESPN Fantasy highlighted Nick Martinez as a recommended pitcher to stream on Friday. Martinez had a decent first outing, pitching six innings with five strikeouts and just one walk, although he allowed two home runs facing the Giants. They explained that home runs aren't typically an issue for him, even though Great American Ballpark is hitter-friendly, and noted his upcoming matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers lineup, which ranks fourth-highest in strikeout rate so far this season, as favorable.

Dylan Rockford strongly expresses doubts about Reds pitcher Nick Martinez against Milwaukee, pointing to Martinez’s concerning outing against San Francisco (four earned runs over six innings). Rockford noted Cincinnati’s struggles offensively, scoring zero runs in the last two innings of recent games, and predicted similar concerns continuing. While Milwaukee faced challenges earlier, Rockford felt their recent wins against the Yankees signaled recovery. He emphasized willingness to bet on Milwaukee depending on pitcher confirmation, clearly indicating opposition to Cincinnati attributed to Martinez and their unreliable offense.

Mal Bamford cautiously leans toward Cincinnati against Milwaukee, primarily due to Nick Martinez’s historically good performance away from home. Despite Martinez giving up four earned runs (including two homers) against the Giants in his previous start, Bamford highlights Martinez’s excellent 2.18 ERA in eight road starts last season and solid performance in limited appearances against the Brewers. Bamford feels the Reds appear sharper defensively and are generally allowing fewer runs early season, lending him cautious optimism even with uncertainty over Milwaukee's pitching situation after Aaron Civale (initial listed starter) was removed from consideration.