Houston Astros vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in the middle game of a three-game interleague series. The Reds took the first game with a score of 5-3. The
Game outlook
The Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in the middle game of a three-game interleague series. The Reds took the first game with a score of 5-3. The Astros will have rookie righty Spencer Arrighetti (7-11, 4.63 ERA) on the mound, while the Reds will rely on veteran right-hander Nick Martinez (6-6, 3.78 ERA). Houston is favored in the matchup, opening at -131 with the current line at Houston -135.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros -135 | Reds +121
Spread: Astros -1.5 (+110) | Reds +1.5 (-130)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 57%.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros have bounced back from a tough start to the season and are now contenders for the best record in the American League. With a 75-63 record, they currently lead the AL West. The team has been performing well offensively, ranking 11th in MLB with a .738 team OPS and averaging 4.57 runs per game. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been a standout player with a .971 OPS and 30 home runs. Rookie pitcher Spencer Arrighetti has also been pitching decently, coming off a recent win against the Philadelphia Phillies where he pitched 7.2 shutout innings. In power rankings, Houston is ranked 9th and excels in both offense and defense, scoring an average of 4.58 runs per game and allowing only 3.93 runs against them per game.