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Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (15-12) and Texas Rangers (14-14) conclude their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is slated for 2:35 p.m. ET. 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: Tied 1-1

The Reds evened the series with an 8-4 victory behind a huge performance from 2B Jonathan India. He homered and drove in 4 runs on a 4-hit Saturday. Hard throwing RHP Hunter Greene held the Rangers to 1 hit over 7 scoreless to earn his 1st win of the season. Cincinnati also got a 2-run HR from CF Will Benson.

The loss dropped Texas to 2-3 on its 9-game road trip. RHP Michael Lorenzen got shelled, allowing 5 ER in 6 IP. The Rangers scored all 4 of their runs in the bottom of the 9th on a pinch-hit 2-run HR from 2B Davis Wendzel, a solo shot from SS Corey Seager and an RBI double from 3B Josh Smith. Texas is 7-8 at Globe Life Field this season.

Reds at Rangers projected starters

LHP Andrew Abbott vs. RHP Dane Dunning

Abbott (1-2, 4.55 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 27 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 8-1 home victory vs. Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday
Has never faced the Rangers before

Dunning (2-2, 4.61 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 27 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 4-0 home loss vs. Seattle Mariners Tuesday
1 career relief appearance vs Reds: 10.80 ERA (1 1/3 IP, 2 ER)

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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 1:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Reds +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rangers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-185) | Rangers -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Reds at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Reds 3

Moneyline.

BET REDS (+105).

The defending World Champion Rangers have not been the same team at home this season. They finished 50-31 at Globe Life in 2023, but this year they are 7-8. Texas is 3-6 in day games on the season.

Cincinnati is throwing out lefty Abbott which has been a bugaboo for Texas, sporting a 2-4 record and batting .222 against southpaws. They Reds are also 7-4 in day games on the season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to keep my wager to the moneyline in this one.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

The Rangers loss on Saturday was the 1st time they had gone Over this total in their last 5 games. The Reds are 2-4-1 against the Over in their last 7 games. It was also the 1st time these 2 teams went Over in their last 3 meetings.

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Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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

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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Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (15-10) and Cincinnati Reds (14-10) meet at Great American Ball Park for the Thursday finale of a 4-game series. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 4-2

Philadelphia pitching allowed just 14 runs over a 7-game win streak until the 2nd game of this series. The Phillies have yielded more than that over the last 2 days, losing 8-1 Tuesday and 7-4 on Wednesday.

The Reds mustered just 2 hits Monday, but on Tuesday they had 2 HRs among 9 hits in a bounce-back win. In Wednesday’s conquest, Cincinnati registered 3 extra-base hits, 5 stolen bases, and a 3-of-10 mark with runners in scoring position.

This is the final regular-season meeting between the teams.

Phillies at Reds projected starters

RHP Zack Wheeler vs. RHP Nick Martinez

Wheeler (1-3, 2.30 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.89 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 in 31 1/3 IP.

Last outing: Win, 7.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 9-4 win vs. Chicago White Sox Saturday
Career vs. Reds: 1-2, 2.98 ERA (42.1 IP, 14 ER), 36 H, 14 BB, 44 K in 7 starts

Martinez (0-0, 4.76 ERA) is tabbed for his 3rd start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 17 IP across 4 games.

Last outing: 3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 7-5 win vs. Los Angeles Angels Saturday (pitched in relief)
Career vs. Phillies: 0-0, 0.87 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 1 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 13 K in 5 games; 1st start vs. Phillies
Eighty-nine of 202 career appearances have been as a starter (owns a 3.16 ERA as a reliever and a 4.74 mark as a starter)

Phillies 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 8:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Phillies -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Reds +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+100) | Reds +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Phillies at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Reds 4

Moneyline

Wheeler has been quite good, missing bats and inducing manageable contact. He has held current Reds batters to an aggregate .676 OPS. The Philadelphia righty is backed by the more rested bullpen.

Martinez-as-a-starter brings too many question marks. In that role, he’s yielded an .801 OPS over his career. And that’s with the benefit of a .284 batting average on balls in play.

Look for a bounce-back for a Philly squad which is 5-4 on the road. BACK THE PHILLIES (-160).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: Better leverage can be found on the ML.

Over/Under

Looking at the runs scored, allowed and expected on both ends for both nines, we should expect some upward pressure to overall scoring. But the pitching here, especially on the Philadelphia side, tamps down any enthusiasm for a bet-able lean.

TAB THE OVER 8 (-110) with just a sliver of a sliver of a lean.

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Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (15-9) and Cincinnati Reds (13-10) meet at Great American Ballpark for the 3rd game of a 4-game series Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 3-2

Philadelphia had a 7-game win streak snapped with an 8-1 setback Tuesday. Before falling flat with a 1-for-9 mark with runners in scoring position Tuesday, the Phillies had posted a Boeing run-scoring average (7.17) while pounding out an .885 OPS over its win streak.

The Reds mustered just 2 hits Monday, but on Tuesday they had 2 home runs among 9 hits in a bounce-back win.

Dating back to last April, Cincinnati has won 5 series meetings, Philadelphia has won 4, and neither side has tallied back-to-back wins.

Phillies at Reds projected starters

RHP Spencer Turnbull vs. LHP Nick Lodolo

Turnbull (2-0, 1.23 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.77 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 22 innings.

Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 7-0 victory vs. Chicago White Sox Friday
Career vs. Reds: 2-0, 1.69 ERA (16 IP, 3 ER), 9 H, 5 BB, 21 K in 3 starts
Owns a 4.33 ERA over 65 career games

Lodolo (2-0, 0.75 ERA) is tabbed for his 3rd start. He has logged a 0.75 WHIP, 0.8 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 in 12 innings.

Last outing: Win, 6 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 7-1 victory vs. Los Angeles Angels Friday
Career vs. Phillies: 1-0, 2.22 ERA (24 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 19 H, 8 BB, 31 K in 4 starts

Phillies 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 10:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Phillies -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Reds -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+155) | Reds +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Phillies at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Phillies 4

Moneyline

The Phils have played a relatively weak slate so far and are a half-a-fade lean heading into this and other games in the near future because they will undoubtably be overvalued by bettors.

What the Reds add to the equation isn’t much. Consider CINCINNATI (-110) as a lean but just a sliver of one at that.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: better leverage can be found on the ML.

Over/Under

The Under cashed Monday with the Reds offering no help in a 7-0 contest. But the Over bounced back Tuesday and is 6-2 across the last 8 Philly-Cincy games.

Both starters in this matchup have some injury history, and they have suspect early-season numbers.

BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-110).

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Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (15-8) and Cincinnati Reds (12-10) meet at Great American Ballpark for the 2nd game of a 4-game series Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

Philadelphia won Monday’s opener 7-0 and is 7-0 with a plus-31 run differential over its last 7 games.

The Reds mustered just 2 hits Monday. The loss snapped a 3-game win streak.

Phillies at Reds projected starters

LHP Cristopher Sanchez vs. LHP Andrew Abbott

Sanchez (1-2, 2.53 ERA) is tabbed for his 5th start this season. He owns a 1.31 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 21 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 10 K in 7-6 win vs. Colorado Rockies Wednesday; the 10 K’s tied a single-game season high
Career vs. Reds: 1-0, 4.09 ERA (11 IP, 5 ER), 11 H, 1 BB, 15 K in 2 starts

Abbott (1-2, 2.70 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 23 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 5-1 loss at Seattle Mariners Wednesday
Career vs. Phillies: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 1 start, a 6-3 road victory in 10 innings April 1

Phillies 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 9:47 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Phillies -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Reds +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+135) | Reds +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Phillies at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 6, Reds 5

Moneyline

Abbott has been aided by some generous rates around the margins. For example, his batting average allowed on balls in play is a tiny .227.

Figure the 2 bullpens as being due some regression, and that works against a Cincinnati pen with a surface ERA of 3.79 and for a PHILADELPHIA (-125) group that has filed a BABIP-spoiled 5.78.

BACK THE PHILLIES (-125).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: better leverage can be found on the ML.

Over/Under

The Under cashed Monday with the Reds offering no help. But the Over is 5-2 across the last 7 Philly-Cincy games.

Both clubs have been at their best against left-handed pitching. Abbott’s BABIP likely has some overrating his run-prevention abilities. The Cincy offense has been riding a bit low due to the team filing a .274 BABIP when leading off innings. That’s a key clutch statistic often overlooked in how it affects scoring.

BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-115).

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Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (14-8) and Cincinnati Reds (12-9) meet Monday at 6:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ballpark to start a 4-game series. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 2-1

Philadelphia is coming off a lengthy and productive homestand. The Phillies went 8-2,concluding with an 8-2 Sunday win against the Chicago White Sox. Philadelphia is 6-0 with a plus-24 run differential over its last half-dozen games.

The Reds swept the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 over the weekend. Over their last 9 games, a streaky Cincy squad has won 3 in a row, then lost 3 in a row then won 3 straight again.

Phillies at Reds projected starters

LHP Ranger Suarez vs. RHP Hunter Greene

Suarez (3-0, 1.73 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.77 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 26 IP.

Last outing: Win, 9 IP, 0 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 5-0 win vs. Colorado Rockies Tuesday
Career vs. Reds: 1-0, 2.86 ERA (22 IP, 7 ER), 16 H, 7 BB, 19 K in 7 games (3 starts)
Owns a 3.32 ERA across 480 career IP
Has logged a 3.02 ERA, 1.26 WHIP in road games since 2022

Greene (0-1, 4.35 ERA) is tabbed for his 5th start. He has logged a 1.31 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 13.1 K/9 in 20 2/3 IP.

Last outing: No-decision, 4 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 3-1 loss at Seattle Mariners Tuesday
Career vs. Phillies: 0-0, 3.86 ERA (4 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 5 H, 3 BB, 5 K
Has been hurt by a .348 batting average on balls in play
Owns a 4.60 ERA over 258 1/3 career IP

Phillies 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 9:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Phillies -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Reds +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+140) | Reds +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Phillies at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Phillies 4

Moneyline

The Reds took 2 of 3 from the Phillies over an April 1-3 series in Philadelphia and are 5-3 over their last 8 games against the Phils.

Philadelphia’s recent offensive numbers have been inflated due to some robust clutch hitting performances. How will Suarez bounce back after throwing 112 pitches in a Tuesday shutout over a scuffling Rockies team? He’s backed by a bullpen that has been awful so far (MLB-worst 5.78 ERA).

His mound opposite, Greene, has perhaps deserved a better fate so far. The 24-year-old Reds hurler has done well to limit hard contact, but he’s been hurt by a .348 batting average on balls in play.

The Phillies have had an easy schedule so far. Getting plus money on the home side (FanDuel Sportsbook has Cincinnati at +104) makes for solid value. BACK THE REDS +104.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: Better leverage can be found on the RL.

Over/Under

The Over is 5-1 across the last 6 Philly-Cincy games.

This contest has just the slightest lean toward a double-digit score. The OVER 8.5 (-110) is worth some partial-unit action. The Reds ML play is the strongest in this match-up.

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Los Angeles Angels at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Angels at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (10-9) welcome the Los Angeles Angels (9-11) for the 2nd of their 3-game series Saturday. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 1-0

The Reds snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 7-1 win Friday as -133 favorites. They were swept in Seattle midweek after sweeping the Chicago White Sox on the road. Cincinnati is 9-10 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Angels have dropped 2 straight games after losing 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays on the road Thursday. Los Angeles has lost 5 of its last 7 and is 11-9 ATS on the season. It is 7-7 on the road.

Angels at Reds projected starters

LHP Patrick Sandoval vs. RHP Graham Ashcraft

Sandoval (1-2, 4.67 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.62 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 17 1/3 innings.

Last outing: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 7-3 win at Tampa Bay Rays Monday
2024 road stats: 1-1, 4.38 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 6 ER) in 3 starts
Angels are 2-2 in his starts this season

Ashcraft (2-1, 4.15 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 17 1/3 innings.

Last outing: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 11-4 win at Chicago White Sox Sunday
Reds are 2-1 in his starts
2023 home stats: 3-8, 5.60 ERA (82 IP, 51 ER) in 15 starts

Angels at Reds odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Angels +106 (bet $100 to win $106) | Reds -124 (bet $124 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-192) | Reds -1.5 (+158)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Angels at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 6, Reds 4

Moneyline

BET ANGELS (+106).

Simply put, the Reds don’t know how to put winning streaks together. They are 3-6 straight up following a win. Plus, Ashcraft was 5-10 straight up at home last season.

The Angels, on the other hand, are 6-4 straight up after a loss. Los Angeles also sits in the top half of the league in win percentage as an underdog, sitting at 47.1%. Considering those trends, back ANGELS (+106).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s no good value here. The Reds -1.5 (+158) are too risky as a run-line favorite while the Angels +1.5 (-192) are far too expensive to play as run-line underdogs.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 9 (-122).

The Angels have gone Over in 3 of their last 5 games. They are 10-10 O/U on the season and 7-7 O/U on the road. The Reds have gone Under in 3 straight but are a strong 7-3 O/U at home this season.

Neither Ashcraft nor Sandoval have been overly impressive either. The Angels are 4-0 O/U on the season when Sandoval starts, while the Reds are 3-0 O/U when Ashcraft takes the mound.

Back OVER 9 (-122).

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Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Milwaukee Brewers (8-3) and Cincinnati Reds (6-6) wrap up a 4-game series at Great American Ball Park Thursday. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 2-1

After a rain delay for about an hour and a half, the Brewers came out hot and won 7-2 Thursday. They have won 2 straight and scored at least 8 runs in all 3 games against Cincinnati. Milwaukee is 5-1 straight up on the road and 7-4 against the spread (ATS) on the season. It has won 3 of its last 4.

The Reds kicked the series off with a thrilling 10-8 win Monday but have struggled to limit Milwaukee since. They have lost 3 of their last 4 and 4 of their last 6. Cincinnati is 5-7 ATS on the season. The Reds are 4-5 straight up at home.

Brewers at Reds projected starters

RHP Freddy Peralta vs. RHP Nick Martinez

Peralta (1-0, 3.09 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.60 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 11.6 K/9 in 11 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 6-5 home win vs. Seattle Mariners Friday
2023 road splits: 5-6, 4.34 ERA (76 2/3 IP, 37 ER), 72 H, 29 BB, 83 K in 14 starts

Martinez (0-0, 7.20 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 10 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 9-6 home win vs. New York Mets Saturday
2023 home splits: 3-1, 2.60 ERA (62 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 53 H, 19 BB, 41 K in 4 starts and 29 relief appearances with San Diego Padres

Brewers at Reds odds

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Moneyline (ML): Brewers -126 (bet $126 to win $100) | Reds +108 (bet $100 to win $108)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers -1.5 (+126) | Reds +1.5 (-152)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Brewers at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 6, Reds 3

Moneyline

BET BREWERS (-126).

Milwaukee has historically been a tough team for Cincinnati, winning 10 of 13 games last season against a solid Reds roster. The Brewers have continued to dominate, scoring at least 7 runs in all 3 games. They have scored at least 6 in 5 of their last 6.

Milwaukee is 2-0 in games which Peralta has started as well. After winning 4 of their 1st 6, the Reds have lost 4 of their last 6 and have allowed at least 5 runs in both games that Martinez has started. Cincinnati is struggling, while Milwaukee is surging.

Back BREWERS (-126).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The spread for the red-hot Brewers does have some value, but at these odds, the moneyline is the better the play.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-122).

Both teams have hit the Over consistently this season. The Reds are 9-3 O/U and have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games, scoring at least 5 runs in 3 of those and allowing at least 6 in 4.

The Brewers have gone Over in 4 straight and in 6 of their last 7, allowing at least 5 in 4 of their last 6. The Reds are 2-0 O/U in games Martinez has started, while the Brewers are 1-1 in games Peralta has started.

Considering those trends, back OVER 8.5 (-122).

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Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Milwaukee Brewers (7-3) and Cincinnati Reds (6-5) meet for game 3 of a 4-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Milwaukee picked up a 9-5 win Tuesday as a +118 road underdog to even the series. RHP Joe Ross was credited with the win, allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits and a walk, while striking out 7 in 6 1/3 innings. LF Christian Yelich (2-for-4) and CF Black Perkins (3-for-5, 2 runs) knocked in 3 runs apiece, while RF Sal Frelick went 3-for-4 with 2 runs and an RBI.

The Brewers led 9-1 after 6½ innings before the Reds plated 2 in the 7th and 2 in the 8th to cut the defice to 9-5. But Milwaukee’s lead proved to be too much for the Reds to overcome late in the ball game.

Brewers at Reds projected starters

LHP Wade Miley vs. RHP Hunter Greene

This will be Miley’s 1st start of the season. The former Red went 9-4 with a 3.14 ERA in 23 starts for the Brewers in 2023. He had a 1.14 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 across 120 1/3 IP.

2023 road splits: 4-2, 2.65 ERA (54 1/3 IP, 16 ER), 40 H, 18 BB, 37 K in 11 starts
Career vs. Reds: 7-3, 2.86 ERA (78 2/3 IP, 25 ER), 67 H, 24 BB, 75 K across 13 starts and 1 relief appearance

Greene (0-0, 2.53 ERA) makes his 3rd start this season. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 10 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K in a 3-2 Reds loss vs. the New York Mets Friday
Career vs. Brewers: 0-3, 8.00 ERA (18 IP, 16 ER), 19 H, 10 BB, 27 K in 4 starts

Brewers at Reds odds

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Moneyline (ML): Brewers +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Reds -136 (bet $136 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers +1.5 (-182) | Reds -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Brewers at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 6, Reds 4

Moneyline

BET BREWERS (+116).

Milwaukee has won 2 of its last 3 games vs. Cincinnati dating back to last season and is 6-3 in the last 9 vs. the Reds. They are also 7-2 in their last 9 visits to Cincinnati. Plus, they are 2-1 in its last 3 games overall and 4-1 on the road so far this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I expect the Brewers +1.5 (-182) to cover here, but they are not worth the risk of betting on with the line being this heavy. Bet on the moneyline and/or the Over/Under.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 9 (-108).

The Over has hit in 3 consecutive games for the Brewers and is 5-1 in their last 6 overall. For the Reds, the Over has hit in back-to-back games and is 3-1 in their last 4.

This is only a lean because the Under is 7-3 in the last 10 Milwaukee-Cincinnati matchups.

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Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (5-4) welcome the Milwaukee Brewers (6-2) to Great American Ball Park Monday. First pitch to kick off the 4-game series is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Brewers won 10-3 last season

The Reds lost to the New York Mets 3-1 at home Sunday, marking their 1st series loss this season. They lost 2 of 3 outright against the Mets and are 3-3 straight up at home. Cincinnati is 4-5 against the spread (ATS) this season.

The Brewers beat the Seattle Mariners 12-4 to close their home series Sunday, winning 2 of 3. Milwaukee is 3-0 straight up and ATS on the road, having swept the Mets in 3 straight to start the season.

Brewers at Reds projected starters

LHP Aaron Ashby vs. RHP Graham Ashcraft

Ashby (2-10, 4.44 ERA) made 27 starts in 2022, not taking the mound in 2023. He had a 1.42 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 107 1/3 innings.

2022 road splits: 1-7, 5.03 ERA (68 IP, 38 ER), 76 H, 33 BB, 82 K in 12 starts and 5 relief appearances
Career vs. Cincinnati: 0-1, 5.19 ERA (8 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 7 H, 7 BB, 8 K in 1 start and 2 relief appearances

Ashcraft (0-1, 3.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 3 R (2 ER) on 4 H and 1 BB with 5 K in 6 IP in his debut at the Philadephia Phillies Tuesday.

2023 home splits: 3-8, 5.60 ERA (82 IP, 51 ER), 83 H, 29 BB, 58 K in 15 starts

Brewers at Reds odds

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Moneyline (ML): Brewers -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Reds -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers -1.5 (+150) | Reds +1.5 (-182)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -114 | U: -106)

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Brewers at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 6, Brewers 4

Moneyline

BET REDS (-108).

Given Ashby hasn’t pitched in over a year, it is difficult to trust him on the road against a Reds offense that has scored at least 6 runs in 4 of 9 games this season, with 3 of those 4 times coming at Great American.

While Ashcraft wasn’t stellar in his lone start, the bullpen is what let Cincinnati down. The Reds have been better also of late, allowing 3 or fewer runs in 3 of their last 4 games.

The Reds should have the pitching advantage, and that will matter, as both offenses have been strong to start the season. Take REDS (-108).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There isn’t any value on the spread. The Reds are too expensive as run-line underdogs, while the Brewers don’t have much value as plus-money run-line favorites.

Regardless of who one likes, play the moneyline here.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 9 (-114).

Both teams have dynamic offenses and don’t have their aces on the mound. The Brewers have scored at least 6 in 2 of their last 3 and have gone Over in 3 of their last 4. Milwaukee is 4-4 O/U on the season.

The Reds are 6-3 O/U and are 4-2 O/U at home. They have scored at least 6 runs in 4 of 6 home games while allowing at least 5 in 3 of those 6. Expect a high-scoring game, and take OVER 9 (-114).

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