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The Cincinnati Reds (14-11) visit the Texas Rangers (13-13) on Friday night. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Reds won the 3 games played in Cincinnati in 2023
The Reds split their series 2-2 with the Philadelphia Phillies after falling 5-0 on Thursday and failing to cover as +153 home underdogs. Cincinnati was unable to stimulate any offense and was held to just 3 hits. RHP Nick Martinez allowed 11 H and 5 ER in 6 IP and took the loss.
The Rangers dropped their series against the Seattle Mariners 2-1 after losing 4-3 on Thursday as +106 home underdogs. 1B Nathaniel Lowe and SS Josh Smith each homered while LHP Andrew Heaney went 6 IP with 4 ER to pick up the loss.
Reds at Rangers projected starters
RHP Graham Ashcraft vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi
Ashcraft (3-1, 5.24 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.82 BB/9 and 9.27 K/9 in 22.1 IP.
- Reds are 3-1 in his 4 starts, including 3-0 in his last 3
- Has allowed 13 ER and 4 HR in his 4 starts with 7 BB and 23 K
Eovaldi (1-2, 3.30 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.60 BB/9 and 8.40 K/9 in 30.0 IP.
- Rangers are 2-3 in his 5 starts having lost 3 straight
- Has allowed 11 ER and 3 HR in his 5 starts with 12 BB and 28 K
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Reds at Rangers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:14 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Reds +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Rangers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-140) | Rangers -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Reds at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 4, Rangers 3
Moneyline
BET REDS (+145).
Cincinnati is 5-2 in its last 7 games, including 2-1 in its last 3, and has scored 7 or more runs in 4 of its last 7 games while allowing 1 or fewer runs in 3 of its last 7. With Ashcraft taking the mound for the Reds, they have had success this season and will see more of the same on Friday.
The Rangers are 2-4 in their last 6 games and have been held to 3 or fewer runs in each of those losses. They have allowed 4 or more runs in 8 of their last 9.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline presents better value for Cincinnati.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 9 (-120).
The Reds have failed to hit the Over in 7 of their last 10 games, including 4 of their last 5. They have held opponents to 5 or fewer runs in 8 of their last 9 while scoring 3 or fewer in 6 of their last 10 games.
Texas has hit the Under in 6 of its last 10 games, including each of its last 3. It has scored 3 or fewer runs in 6 of its last 10 games while allowing 4 or fewer in 7 of its last 10.
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