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The Cleveland Guardians (42-22) visit the Cincinnati Reds (32-34) on Tuesday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; teams split 4 games in 2023
The Guardians have won back-to-back games after taking down the Miami Marlin 6-3 on Sunday as -119 road favorites. CF Tyler Freeman led the way on offense with 3 RBIs while RHP Nick Sandlin (0 ER in 1 IP) got the win.
The Reds had a 7-game winning streak snapped on Sunday with a 4-2 loss against the Chicago Cubs while failing to cover as +113 home underdogs. C Luke Maile had a solo HR while RHP Frankie Montas (4 ER in 1 1/3 IP) took the loss.
Guardians at Reds projected starters
RHP Triston McKenzie vs. LHP Brent Suter
McKenzie (2-3, 4.16 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 5.17 BB/9 and 8.76 K/9 in 62 2/3 IP.
- Last game: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 8-5 win against Kansas City Royals Tuesday
- Career vs. Reds: 0-0, 1 ERA (9 IP, 1 ER), 8 H, 4 BB, 13 K in 2 starts; last outing in 2022
Suter (0-0, 3.86 ERA) makes his 27th appearance (3rd start). He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.06 BB/9 and 7.20 K/9 in 35 IP.
- Has only pitched 3 or more innings in 2 outings
- Last outing: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K in a 4-2 loss against the Chicago Cubs Sunday
- Career vs. Guardians: 1-0, 2.08 ERA (8 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 6 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 3 appearances; last outing in 2023
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Guardians at Reds odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Guardians -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Reds +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+125) | Reds +1.5 (-150)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Guardians at Reds picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 4, Guardians 3
Moneyline
BET REDS (+105).
Suter has made a name for himself out of the bullpen this season and has earned the opportunity to be in the Reds starting rotation with his ability to keep runs off the board. Cincinnati is 8-2 in its last 10 games, including 3-1 in its last 4 home games while the Guardians are 2-2 in their last 4 road games.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There is minimal value on the run line.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 9 (-105).
Cleveland has failed to hit the Over in 6 of its last 10 games and has scored 4 or fewer runs in 5 of its last 9 games while allowing 4 or fewer runs in 6 of its last 8. Cincinnati has hit the Under in 3 consecutive games while allowing 4 or fewer runs in 8 of its last 10 overall.
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