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Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (17-22) and San Francisco Giants (18-23) wrap up a 3-game set at Oracle Park Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Reds lost 5-1 to the Giants Saturday with the Under (7.5) hitting. SS Elly De La Cruz hit a solo shot in the 4th inning for Cincinnati, which failed to cash as a -144 road favorite.

San Francisco snapped a 2-game skid with the win as a +133 underdog. Giants 3B Matt Chapman hit a grand slam in the 1st and RHP Mason Black gave up just 1 run in 4 1/3 innings.

Reds at Giants projected starters

RHP Frankie Montas vs. LHP Kyle Harrison

Montas (2-3, 3.55 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 25 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 1 ER (2 R), 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 6-2 home defeat vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday
  • Career vs. Giants: 1-1, 1.50 ERA (12 IP, 2 ER), 0.75 WHIP in 2 starts — both in 2021

Harrison (3-1, 3.20 ERA) makes his 9th start. The rookie has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 45 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 5-0 victory at Colorado Rockies Tuesday
  • Career vs. Reds: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (6 1/3 IP), 3 H, 2 BB, 11 K in 1 start, a 4-1 home victory Aug. 28, 2023

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Reds at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Giants -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-190) | Giants -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Reds at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 3, Reds 2

Moneyline

The GIANTS (-130) should hand Cincinnati its 10th loss in 11 games. Harrison has allowed a total of just 1 ER over his last 3 starts and should have no trouble vs. the worst-hitting team in MLB (.213 batting average).

BET GIANTS (-130).

Run line/Against the spread

The Reds are too expensive to take on the run line at -190, and betting the Giants (+155) to win by multiple runs seems aggressive. San Francisco is just 4-8 straight up over its last 12 games.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in both meetings in this series, as each game ended with 6 total runs. Harrison has allowed 1 ER over his last 18 innings, and the Reds offense has scored 3 or fewer in 7 of its last 9 games.

BET UNDER 7.5 (-105).

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Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (17-21) play the 2nd game of their 3-game road series against the San Francisco Giants (17-23) Saturday, First pitch from Oracle Park is at 7:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds Vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 1-0.

The Reds took the series opener Friday with a 4-2 win as they held the Giants scoreless over the final 7 innings. The win snapped an 8-game losing streak.

The Giants have lost 2 straight and 6 of their last 8 overall. The series with the Reds started a 9-game homestand.

Reds at Giants projected starters

LHP Nick Lodolo vs. RHP Mason Black

Lodolo (3-1, 2.79 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 through 29 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 11-1 home loss to Baltimore Sunday
  • Reds are 4-1 in his starts
  • Allowed 1 or fewer runs in 3 of 5 starts

Black (0-1, 10.38 ERA) makes 2nd start of his MLB career. He has a 2.54 WHIP, 3 BB and 4 K through 4 1/3 IP.

  • Last start (MLB debut): Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 6-1 road loss to Philadelphia Monday
  • Was 2-1 with 1.01 ERA in 6 starts (26 2/3 IP) for AAA Sacramento before getting called up

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Reds at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Giants +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+135) | Giants +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Reds at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Giants 3

Moneyline

The Reds are 4-1 in Lodolo’s 5 starts this season. They are 8-8 on the road.

The Giants are 9-8 at home but Black was knocked around in his MLB debut.

The Reds have not scored more than 4 runs in their last 9 games. They have only lost twice when scoring 5 or more runs.

The Giants have been held to 3 or fewer runs in 13 of their last 15 games.

Expect Lodolo to return to form and for the Reds to get the win. But there are better odds to bet on the run line.

PASS. 

Run line/Against the spread

Of the Reds’ 17 wins, 16 have been by at least 2 runs. All 4 of their wins when Lodolo pitches have been by 2 or more runs.

Fifteen of the Giants’ 23 losses have been by multiple runs.

BET REDS -1.5 (+135).

Over/Under

The 8-run projection is right where I think the score will be.

The Reds have scored 5 or more runs in 14 of their 17 wins.

The Giants have only surpassed 3 runs 3 twice in their last 15 games and both those game in Coors Field, where scoring runs is normal.

Rather than the 8-run projection, use the alternate total. The odds aren’t as good but still reasonable.

BET ALTERNATE TOTAL UNDER 8.5 (-145). 

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Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (16-21) and San Francisco Giants (17-22) open a 3-game set at Oracle Park Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Giants won 4-3 last season

The Reds have lost 8 straight and are coming off a 5-4 home loss vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday with the total (9) pushing. SS Elly De La Cruz had 2 hits and his 22nd and 23rd stolen bases for the Reds, who failed to cash as -141 favorites.

The Giants lost 9-1 as -125 favorites at the Colorado Rockies Thursday with the Over (9.5) hitting. San Francisco had a 1-0 lead heading into the bottom of the 4th before Colorado jumped on RHP Keaton Winn, who allowed 7 runs on 8 hits in 3 2/3 innings.

Reds at Giants projected starters

LHP Andrew Abbott vs. RHP Logan Webb

Abbott (1-4, 3.32 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 38 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 2-1 home defeat vs. Baltimore Orioles Saturday
  • 2024 road stats: 1-2, 3.42 ERA (23 2/3 IP, 9 ER), 0.93 WHIP in 4 starts
  • Career vs. Giants: 1-1, 2.38 ERA (11 1/3 IP, 3 ER), 0.97 WHIP in 2 starts

Webb (3-3, 3.50 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 46 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 4 ER (5 R), 7 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 5-4 setback at Philadelphia Phillies Sunday
  • 2024 home stats: 2-0, 0.82 ERA (22 IP, 2 ER), 0.91 WHIP in 3 starts
  • 2023 vs. Reds: 0-1, 2.77 ERA (13 IP, 4 ER), 0.85 WHIP in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Reds: 2-1, 1.38 ERA (26 IP, 4 ER), 0.85 WHIP in 4 starts and 1 relief appearance

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Reds at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:36 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Giants -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-185) | Giants -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Reds at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Reds 2

Moneyline

The Giants (-145) should hand Cincinnati its 9th straight loss with Webb on the mound in San Francisco. However, with how well the Giants right-hander has pitched at home this season, the run line at plus money is the more attractive play.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

Webb has pitched 15 scoreless innings over his last 2 starts at Oracle Park. The Reds’ .211 batting average ranks last in the majors. They will struggle to score runs in the 1st 7 innings, and it’s unlikely that the Giants will score fewer than 4 runs for a 2nd straight game.

BET GIANTS -1.5 (+150).

Over/Under

The Under is 4-1-1 in the Reds’ last 6 games, and they’ve scored 2 runs or fewer in 5 of their last 7. Webb has struggled on the road this season, but the Under is 3-0 when he starts at home.

BET UNDER 7 (-115).

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Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (68-66) have lost 2 straight games against the San Francisco Giants (69-63) and look to avoid being swept in the 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Oracle Park is set for 3:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 4-2

The Reds have dropped 5 of their last 6 games after starting a 10-game road trip with 3 straight wins. Cincinnati is 7 games back in the NL Central and is on the outside looking in for an NL Wild Card spot, 2 games back of the Giants.

The Giants recently went through a rough stretch where they went 5-14 over a 19-game span from Aug. 5-26. However, they have now won each of their last 3 games and they would land the final NL Wild Card spot in a tight race if the season ended today.

Reds at Giants projected starters

RHP Hunter Greene vs. RHP Logan Webb

Greene (2-6, 5.06 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 12.2 K/9 through 80 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 5 BB, 4 K in 10-8 road loss vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday
  • Has made 2 starts since missing a couple of months due to a hip injury, totaling 6 2/3 IP with 13 ER, 5 HR allowed and an ugly 8/8 K/BB
  • 2023 road stats: 2-2, 3.93 ERA (52 2/3 IP, 23 ER) with 12.6 K/9 in 10 starts

Webb (9-10 3.51 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 174 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 1 K in 5-1 home loss vs. Atlanta Braves Friday
  • 2023 home stats: 5-5, 2.48 ERA (90 2/3 IP, 25 ER) in 13 starts
  • Career vs. Reds: 2-0, 0.90 ERA (20 IP, 2 ER) with 18/3 K/BB in 4 appearances (3 starts)
  • 2023 vs. Reds: No-decision, 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 4-2 road loss on July 17

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Reds at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:57 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Giants -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-155) | Giants -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Reds at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Reds 4

Moneyline

Greene has been roughed up in each of his 2 starts since coming off of the IL. San Francisco’s offense has been pretty quiet lately, ranking 26th in wRC+ during August, though they have shown signs of life lately with 18 runs scored in their last 3 games.

Fade Greene until he shows he is back on track and BET GIANTS (-165).

Run line/Against the spread

The run line is tempting given the way Greene has been knocked around since his return, but the Giants have averaged just 3.35 runs per game over their last 36 contests.

While Webb has been rock-solid throughout the season, he hasn’t been as good lately, with a 4.79 ERA and 6.3 K/9 in his last 7 starts.

PASS on this one.

Over/Under

There probably won’t be a ton of offensive fireworks in this game, but neither of these starting pitchers has been at the top of their game lately. This number is just a little too low, as taking the under with Greene looking so shaky is a risky play. Make a small play on OVER 8 (+100).

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Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (68-65) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at the San Francisco Giants (68-63) Tuesday, the 9th game of their 10-game road trip. First pitch from Oracle Park is 9:45 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 3-2

The Reds lost the series opener 4-1 on Monday, their 4th loss in 5 games. They are 4-4 on the road trip and 4-6 in their last 10 games. They are in 3rd place the NL Central, trailing the 1st-place Milwaukee Brewer by 7 games. They are 1 1/2 games out of the NL Wild-Card race.

The Giants won their 2nd straight game, but are 4-7 in their last 11 games. They are in 3rd place in the NL West, trailing the 1st-place Los Angeles Dodgers by 13 1/2 games and trailing for the final Wild-Card spot by half a game.

Reds at Giants projected starters

LHP Brandon Williamson vs. RHP Alex Cobb

Williamson (4-3, 4.18 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 92 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 3-2 road loss to Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday
  • Reds have lost 4 of his last 5 starts

Cobb (6-5, 3.74 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 132 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 8-6 road win over Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday
  • Is 0-2 with 6.84 ERA in 5 August starts

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Reds at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:04a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Giants -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-155) | Giants -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Reds at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 4, Giants 3

Moneyline

Cobb has not been very good in August. The Reds haven’t been good for Williamson.

The Reds have not lost more than 2 games in a row in their last 19 games while the Giants haven’t won 3 straight in their last 21 games.

BET REDS (+125).

Run line/Against the spread

Twelve of the last 14 times the Giants have not covered the spread, it was an outright loss. They are 64-67 ATS.

The Reds are 83-50 ATS, the best mark in the majors. Eight of the last 10 times they have covered the spread, they have won the game outright.

Because of the plus odds on the moneyline, that is the better bet, not taking the Reds to simply cover at -155.

PASS.

Over/Under

Four of the 5 games the 2 teams have played have had fewer than 8 runs. Also, Williamson’s last 4 starts have had fewer than 8 runs.

BET UNDER 8 (-105).

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Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (68-64) and San Francisco Giants (67-63) open a 3-game set Monday at Oracle Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 2-2

The Reds lost 5-2 as +110 underdogs at the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, dropping 3 of 4 games in the series. Cincinnati is 1½ games behind the Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild Card spot.

The Giants avoided a 3-game sweep with an 8-5 win as +114 home underdogs vs. the Atlanta Braves Sunday. San Francisco has lost 14 of its last 20 games and is 1½ games back of the final NL Wild Card.

Reds at Giants projected starters

LHP Andrew Abbott vs. LHP Kyle Harrison

Abbott (8-3, 3.16 ERA) makes his 16th start. The rookie has a 1.17 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 85 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 5 K in 9-4 victory at Los Angeles Angels Wednesday
  • 2023 road stats: 5-1, 3.51 ERA (41 IP, 16 ER) in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Giants: Win, 8 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 1 start, a 5-1 home victory July 20

Harrison (0-0, 5.40 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. He allowed 2 ER on 5 H and 1 BB with 5 K in 3 1/3 IP in his MLB debut at the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday.

  • Went 1-3 with a 4.66 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 6.6 BB/9 and 14.4 K/9 in 65 2/3 IP across 20 starts for AAA-Sacramento in 2023
  • No. 1 prospect in the Giants’ system and No. 17 overall per Fangraphs

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Reds at Giants odds

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

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Giants -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-185) | Giants -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Reds at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 4, Giants 2

Moneyline

The REDS (+115) have the advantage at starting pitcher and have been playing better than the Giants recently. Abbot has allowed more than 3 earned runs in just 3 of his 15 career starts, and San Francisco is averaging just 3.38 runs per game over its last 16 outings.

BET REDS (+115).

Run line/Against the spread

The Reds are 41-18 on the run line this season as road underdogs, according to TeamRankings.com. Cincinnati +1.5 (-185) will likely hit, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the run line when the Reds should win straight up.

PASS. Bet the moneyline and/or the total instead.

Over/Under

The Under is 27-13-1 (67.5%) this season when the Giants are home favorites.

The Under has also hit in 3 of the 4 meetings between these teams this year and should cash again Monday as San Francisco’s offense continues to struggle.

LEAN UNDER 8 (+100).

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Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (24-46) face the San Francisco Giants (38-32) Saturday in the 2nd of a 3-game set at Oracle Park. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Cincinnati leads 3-1

The Reds don’t lead many season series with the 2nd-worst record in baseball, but they added to it Friday night with a 4-2 victory. RHP Graham Ashcraft went 8 superb innings with 8 K’s. The win snapped a 7-game losing streak.

The Giants have hit a snag as losers of 5 of their last 6 games. Four of those have been by 1 run. Their bullpen has been an issue, though, with a 4.07 ERA on the season, which is in the lower half of MLB.

Reds at Giants projected starters

LHP Mike Minor vs. RHP Logan Webb

Minor (1-3, 6.97 ERA) makes his 5th start on the season. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 20 2.3 innings.

  • Has given up at least 3 ER in each start, 7 HR allowed in 4 GS
  • 8 BB in his last 18 2/3 IP
  • Current Giants hitting just .224 in 74 career plate appearances against him

Webb (6-2, 3.26 ERA) toes the rubber for the 15th time. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 85 2/3 innings.

  • Has allowed 1 ER with 16 K’s in last 14 IP
  • Slightly better at home: 4-1 with a 2.74 ERA, 8.0 K/9 vs. 2-1, 3.77 ERA, 7.7 K/9
  • Current Reds hitters are hitless in 11 plate appearances against him

Reds at Giants odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Reds +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Giants -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-105) | Giants -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Reds at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Reds 4

Money line

There’s no way we’re considering the Giants -250 when they’ve lost 5 of 6 and 3 of 4 to the Reds this season. That said, if the Reds had a better pitcher on the bump like Hunter Greene or Tyler Mahle, I’d be all over them as ‘dogs today.

Instead, we’ll ride Webb’s hot streak and go GIANTS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-155) at a much more reasonable price.

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Run line/Against the spread

The Giants are just 13-21 on the run line at home. There’s no way I’d consider them by 2 runs in the stretch they’re in below +150.

I don’t trust the Reds to stay within a run either. The Reds have scored 3 runs or more in 9 of 10 games. I’d consider a small-unit wager on REDS OVER 2.5 RUNS (-115).

Over/Under

It’s a cool day in the bay with temperatures expected around 57 degrees and a small, 3-mph wind blowing out.

The Giants are quietly 4th in baseball with 4.92 runs per game, and we already mentioned Cincinnati has plated 3 in 9 of 10. Minor has had major problems keeping it in the park.

For such a small number, I’ll LEAN OVER 7.5 (-107).

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