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Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros will see Julian Aguiar at the rubber for the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of a three-game series, Monday at 4:10 p.m. ET. The Astros are -161 moneyline favorites in this matchup with the Reds (+135). Houston (-1.5) is favored on the run line. The over/under is 9.5 runs for this game.
Take a look at everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Astros-Reds game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Astros vs. Reds Game Information & Odds
- When: Monday, September 2, 2024 at 4:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: SCHN
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | -161 | +135 | 9.5 | -102 | -118 | -1.5 | -104 | -116 |
Astros vs. Reds Prediction
- Score Prediction: Reds 5, Astros 4
- Total Prediction: Under 9.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Astros 50%, Reds 50%
Astros vs. Reds Betting Insights
- The Astros have entered the game as favorites 99 times this season and won 57, or 57.6%, of those games.
- Houston is 25-10 this season when entering a game favored by -161 or more on the moneyline.
- The Astros have a 61.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- The Reds have won in 31, or 43.7%, of the 71 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
- This season, Cincinnati has been victorious seven times in 15 chances when named as an underdog of at least +135 or longer on the moneyline.
- Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Reds have a 42.6% chance of pulling out a win.
Astros Recent Betting Performance
- The Astros were the moneyline favorite for six of their last 10 games, and they finished 5-1 in those matchups.
- Over their last 10 outings (all had set totals), the Astros combined with their opponents to hit the over on the run total four times.
- The Astros' record against the spread is 6-4-0 over their past 10 games.
Astros Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.6 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 2.48 |
| K/9 | 9.6 |
Astros Player Insights
- Alvarez has a team-best batting average of .314, and leads the Astros in home runs (30).
- In all of the majors, Alvarez is ninth in home runs and 38th in RBI.
- Alvarez carries a nine-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .359 with five home runs, four walks and seven RBI.
- Jose Altuve is hitting .296 with 24 doubles, 18 home runs and 39 walks.
- Among all major league batters, Altuve is 74th in home runs and 86th in RBI.
- Alex Bregman is batting .260 with 26 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 37 walks.
- Yainer Diaz has capitalized on opportunities as he paces his team with 75 runs batted in.
- Diaz takes a four-game streak with at least one hit into this one. In his last five games he is batting .250 with a double and three RBI.
Astros Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 1.5 (+135) | 2.5 (-110) | - | 0.5 (-130) |
| Yainer Diaz | 1.5 (+150) | 1.5 (-115) | - | 0.5 (+135) |
| Jeremy Pena | 1.5 (+175) | 1.5 (-105) | - | 0.5 (+135) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 0.5 (-240) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+185) |
| Jose Altuve | 1.5 (+180) | 1.5 (+100) | - | 0.5 (+185) |
Learn more about this Astros vs. Reds matchup on Fox Sports.
Reds Recent Betting Performance
- The Reds have played as underdogs in four of their past 10 games and won one of those contests.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Reds and their opponents have failed to hit the over four times.
- The Reds have a record of 4-6-0 ATS over their last 10 games.
Reds Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.0 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 5.83 |
| K/9 | 8.0 |
Reds Player Insights
- Elly De La Cruz paces the Reds with 22 homers while recording a team-leading batting average of .263.
- De La Cruz's home run total places him 33rd in MLB, and he is 69th in RBI.
- Spencer Steer has driven in the most runs for the Reds with 85 runs batted in.
- Steer is 62nd overall in home runs and 16th in RBI this season.
- Jonathan India has 26 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 64 walks while hitting .250.
- Tyler Stephenson is hitting .261 with 23 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs and 39 walks.
Reds Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | 0.5 (-205) | 1.5 (+120) | - | 0.5 (+155) |
| Elly De La Cruz | 0.5 (-190) | 1.5 (+115) | - | 0.5 (+160) |
| Jonathan India | 0.5 (-195) | 1.5 (+125) | - | 0.5 (+180) |
| Dominic Smith | 0.5 (-150) | 0.5 (-150) | - | 0.5 (+190) |
| Spencer Steer | 0.5 (-165) | 0.5 (-165) | - | 0.5 (+175) |
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