The Cincinnati Reds (41-38) and Baltimore Orioles (48-29) play the middle contest of a 3-game interleague series Tuesday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Orioles lead 1-0
The Reds were dumped 10-3 in the interleague series opener Monday night in Charm City. Cincinnati has dropped each of its last 3 outings while allowing 7 or more runs in each of the past 4 contests. The Over is 4-0 in the 4-game stretch.
The Orioles racked up a 3rd consecutive victory — all at home — after suffering a 13-1 loss Friday in the 1st game of a 9-game homestand. The Over has cashed in 6 of Baltimore’s last 7 contests.
Cincinnati slipped to 15-10 in interleague play Monday, while Baltimore improved to 10-8 against the National League.
This game might face a weather delay as Monday’s opener did, with the forecast calling for a 60% chance of showers at 7 p.m. ET, tailing off to around 30% by 8 p.m. ET. The game might not start on time, but the forecast looks like the game will get in.
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Reds at Orioles projected starters
LHP Andrew Abbott vs. RHP Tyler Wells
Abbott (3-0, 1.14 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 over 23 2/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER (3 solo HR), 4 H, 0 BB, 10 K in a 5-3 home win vs. the Colorado Rockies Wednesday
- 2023 road splits: 2-0, 0.00 ERA (11 2/3 IP, 0 ER) with a .209 opponent batting average (OBA) in 2 starts
Wells (6-3, 3.22 ERA) makes his 15th start and 16th appearance. He has an MLB-leading 0.89 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 across 86 2/3 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 R (2 ER, 2 solo HR), 4 H, 3 BB, 6 K in a 7-2 road loss vs. the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday
- 2023 home splits: 4-2, 2.52 ERA (50 IP, 14 ER – 7 HR) with a .191 OBA in 8 starts
Reds at Orioles odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Reds +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Orioles -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-165) | Orioles -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Reds at Orioles picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 3, Orioles 2
Moneyline
The REDS (+120) have lost 3 straight games and allowed a total of 34 runs across the past 4 games. The last time Cincinnati allowed fewer than 7 runs was a 5-3 victory with Abbott on the bump on Wednesday.
However, the Orioles are just 2-5 in the past 7 outings in Game 2 of a series and are just 18-38 in the past 56 interleague games against a team with a winning overall record.
Run line/Against the spread
The REDS +1.5 (-165) aren’t priced out of line if you just cannot trust them straight up and would like a little bit of insurance.
Cincinnati has had some issues after a loss, going just 2-6 in the past 8 games after a setback. However, Abbott has been outstanding since his recall from the minors and he’s worth backing until he starts to cool off.
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Over/Under
UNDER 8.5 (+100) is the best play on the board in this battle.
The Over has dominated for both of these teams lately, but both Abbott and Wells have been tossing up a lot of donuts lately.
The Under is 3-1 in Abbott’s 4 starts since being recalled while the Under holds a 7-5-1 edge in Wells’ past 13 appearances.
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