The Cincinnati Reds (16-21) and San Francisco Giants (17-22) open a 3-game set at Oracle Park Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Reds vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Giants won 4-3 last season
The Reds have lost 8 straight and are coming off a 5-4 home loss vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday with the total (9) pushing. SS Elly De La Cruz had 2 hits and his 22nd and 23rd stolen bases for the Reds, who failed to cash as -141 favorites.
The Giants lost 9-1 as -125 favorites at the Colorado Rockies Thursday with the Over (9.5) hitting. San Francisco had a 1-0 lead heading into the bottom of the 4th before Colorado jumped on RHP Keaton Winn, who allowed 7 runs on 8 hits in 3 2/3 innings.