The Houston Astros (75-64) and Cincinnati Reds (67-73) meet for the finale of a 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is set for 1:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+).'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: Cincinnati leads 2-0
After a 5-3 win in the Tuesday opener, Cincinnati routed Houston 12-5 Wednesday while covering as a +125 home underdog. The Reds erupted for 9 runs in the 1st inning in winning its 3rd straight. RHP Nick Martinez'picked up the win (5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 7 K).
Rookie RHP Spencer Arrighetti'took the loss as he allowed an astounding 9 ER in 2/3 IP (6 H, 3 BB, 0 K). It was the the shortest outing, and most runs he’s allowed, in his 24-game career.