The Houston Astros'(78-58) and'Cincinnati Reds (50-86) begin a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Coors Field is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Astros vs. Reds odds'and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Reds won all 3 meetings in 2023
The Astros head to Cincinnati after a 4-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals over the weekend at home. They outscored Kansas City 21-9 in the series. They hold a 6-game lead in the AL West over the Seattle Mariners. Houston is 36-33 on the road.
Cincinnati snapped a 3-game losing streak on Sunday with a 4-3 win against the Milwaukee Brewers. They have lost 5 of 7 thus far during their 10-game homestand. Cincinnati is 33-39 at home and the Reds have no shot at making the postseason.