The Houston Astros (75-63) and Cincinnati Reds (66-73) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set Wednesday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Reds lead 1-0
The Astros snapped a 5-game winning streak with a 5-3 loss against the Reds Monday as -152 road favorites. C Yainer Diaz'led the way on offense with 3 RBIs while SP Justin Verlander'allowed 5 ER on 8 hits and 4 walks with 3 K’s in 4 2/3 innings to pick up the loss.
Cincinnati has won back-to-back games after Monday’s victory as a +140 home underdog. 3B Santiago Espinal'drove in 2 runs, while RP Carson Spiers (2 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 2 K)'picked up the win.