The Boston Red Sox (40-36) and Cincinnati Reds (36-39) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set Saturday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Reds lead 1-0
Boston snapped a 5-game win streak with a 5-2 loss against Cincinnati Friday while failing to cash as a -107 road favorite. LF Jarren Duran'and C'Connor Wong'each hit solo shots, and RHP Kutter Crawford'allowed 3 ER in 6 1/3 innings and picked up the loss.
The Reds got back in the win column with Friday’s victory over the Red Sox as -101 home underdogs. DH Jeimer Candelario hit 2 HRs, while LHP Andrew Abbott'allowed 2 ER with a season-high 10 K’s in 5 2/3 innings to pick up the win.