The Baltimore Orioles (20-11) and Cincinnati Reds (16-15) open a 3-game series at Great American Ball Park Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Orioles vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Reds won 2-1 last season
The Orioles got back in the win column with a 7-2 victory over the New York Yankees Thursday to cash as -109 home favorites. Orioles 1B Ryan Mountcastle'and CF'Ryan McKenna'each homered, while 3 different Baltimore players had 2 RBIs. LHP Keegan Akin'allowed 1 earned run in 1 1/3 innings to pick up the win.
The Reds have lost back-to-back games after falling 6-2 against the San Diego Padres Wednesday and failing to cash as +134 road underdogs. LF Spencer Steer'had a solo home run and 3B Jeimer Candelario'had an RBI in the losing effort. RHP'Fernando Cruz'allowed 4 earned runs by way of a grand slam to pick up the loss.