The Cincinnati Reds (23-46) open a 6-game road trip with the 1st of 3 games against the San Francisco Giants (38-31), who open an 8-game homestand. Friday’s 1st pitch is 10:15 p.m. ET at Oracle Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Giants lead the season series 2-1.
The Reds are mired in a 7-game losing streak and have dropped 11 of their last 14 games, though they did go 3-3 in their last road trip. They are coming off a 10-5 loss Thursday to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Giants come home after a 3-4 road trip, including losing lost 3 of 4 games to the Atlanta Braves in their last series.
Reds at Giants projected starters
RHP Graham Ashcraft vs. RHP Alex Cobb
Ashcraft (3-1, 3.51 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 5.1 K/9 in 33 1/3 IP.
- The Reds won his first 5 starts of the season but he suffered the loss in a 7-3 defeat June 18 vs. Millwaukee Brewers (5 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 2 BB and 4 K).
- Has allowed 10 runs (all earned) on 17 hits in his last 9 2/3 innings.
Cobb (3-2, 5.62 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 41 2/3 IP.
- In his first start after coming off the injured list, Cobb had a no-decision in a 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates June 19 with 4 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 1 BB and 2 K.
- Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 6 of his 9 starts; has allowed 6 or more in 2 starts.
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 11:27 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Reds +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Giants -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-125) | Giants -1.5 (+102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Reds at Giants picks and predictions
Prediction
Giants 6, Reds 3
Money line
The Reds are tied for the fewest wins in all of baseball and are riding a 7-game losing streak. Their 11 road wins are tied for the fewest in the majors.
The Giants have lost 4 of their last 5 games, but are 8-5 in their last 13 games. They are 19-14 at home and have won 8 of their last 10 games there.
But PASS on the ML because there isn’t enough money to be made on a single bet. Bet the Giants to win as part of a parlay bet, but look to the run line and total for better bets for this game.
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Run line/Against the spread
Six of the 7 losses in the Reds’ losing streak have been by 2 or more runs. They are 30-39 ATS overall this season.
The Giants are 36-33 ATS this season and have covered the spread in 11 of their last 13 games. Seven of their last 8 wins have been by at least 2 runs.
Take the GIANTS -1.5 (+102).
Over/Under
The Reds’ last 11 games have all had 8 or more runs. They have allowed 5 or more runs in 7 straight games.
Only 5 of the Giants’ 13 games have had 8 or more runs, but 2 of their last 3 did.
Take OVER 7.5 (-115).
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