The Cincinnati Reds (82-76) and Chicago White Sox (90-68) conclude a two-game interleague set Wednesday. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET at Guaranteed Rate Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Reds vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Sonny Gray is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Reds. Gray is 7-8 with a 3.99 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 10.3 K/9, and 3.3 BB/9 over 130 2/3 IP across 25 starts.
- Walked 4 batters and allowed 4 ER through 4 IP in his last start. Has allowed 8 runs (7 earned) in his last 10 IP after logging a 1.80 ERA from Aug. 20-Sept. 12.
- Owns a 2.97 ERA and 1.12 WHIP through 11 road starts.
LHP Carlos Rodon is the scheduled starter for the White Sox. He is 12-5 with a 2.47 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 12.8 K/9, and 2.4 BB/9 in 127 2/3 IP over 23 starts.
- Has been battling shoulder soreness and makes this start on eight days of rest. When pitching on six or more days of rest, Rodon has held opposing batters to a .502 OPS this season and a .674 mark over his career (career .708 OPS allowed overall).
- Facing a Reds offense which went into this series ranked 27th in MLB in OPS vs. left-handed pitching (.691 OPS) and third in the league in OPS vs. right-handed pitching (.788 OPS).
Reds at White Sox odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 3:50 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Reds +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | White Sox -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Reds +1.5 (-150) | White Sox -1.5 (+122)
- Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Prediction
Reds 4, White Sox 3
Money line (ML)
Cincinnati had a four-game win streak snapped when it dropped Tuesday’s series opener 7-1. The Reds’ 1 run on 4 hits is part of a larger trend. Cincy has clocked a mere .594 OPS over its last 16 road games.
The White Sox have won three straight. They are 11-5 over their last 16 at home and own a high-contact .857 OPS over those games.
Gray of late has not been the same pitcher that was missing a lot of bats while stringing together big performances midsummer. However, current Pale Hose batters own a mere .456 OPS against him, and the Rodon shoulder situation tilts things toward the visiting nine.
BACK CINCINNATI (+145).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Reds are a lean in principle, but the pricing here nixes any value. PASS.
Over/Under (O/U)
The weather for this one makes for a cool night with a light pitcher’s breeze in from left center field. Adding in the starters and two likable-of-late bullpens tilts us toward enough of a chance of a 5- or 6-run game.
TAKE THE UNDER 7.5 (-108).
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