The Colorado Rockies (29-45) open a 3-game series against the Cincinnati Reds (37-35) on Monday at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Rockies lead 2-1
The Rockies lost 14-6 to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday despite jumping out to a 5-0 lead by the middle of the 2nd inning. Colorado has lost 5 straight games and remains in last place in the NL West.
The Reds secured a 9-7 win over the Houston Astros Sunday with Cincinnati scoring 3 runs in the top of the 10th inning. The Reds are on an 8-game win streak and are only half a game back of the Milwaukee Brewers atop the NL Central.
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Rockies at Reds projected starters
LHP Austin Gomber vs. LHP Brandon Williamson
Gomber (4-6, 7.29 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.70 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 through 66 2/3 IP.
- Has given up 3 ER or more in 10 of his first 14 outings
- May 17 vs. Reds: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 1 K
Williamson (1-0, 5.40 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 through 31 2/3 IP.
- The Reds are 5-1 in his first 6 starts
- May 16 at Rockies: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K
Rockies 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 9 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockies +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Reds -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-135) | Reds -1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Rockies at Reds picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 7, Rockies 4
Moneyline
The Reds have been rolling recently, winning 8 consecutive games and all of them on the road. Cincinnati returns home for Monday’s contest and Colorado is a dismal 13-26 on the road this season.
The Rockies are also 1-7 in the last 8 road meetings against the Reds.
BET REDS (-165).
Run line/Against the spread
REDS -1.5 (+110) is a fantastic value with how these teams have been playing in recent weeks. Williamson has had success against the Rockies this season and the Reds should have no problem producing runs on Gomber.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 10 (-115).
Great American Ball Park is a hitter-friendly venue and the Reds are tied for the 9th-best ISO (.174) against left-handed pitching since the beginning of May.
The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these teams and 11-4-1 in their last 16 meetings in Cincinnati.
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