The Houston Astros, leading the AL West division with a 39-30 record, will face the Cincinnati Reds, currently in third place in the NL Central at 34-35, at Minute Maid Park in Houston on June 16.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Astros vs. Reds predictions, odds, and picks below.
Astros vs. Reds Odds
- Moneyline: Astros -190 / Reds +160
- Total: 9
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, June 16
- Time: 8:10 pm ET
- Location: Minute Maid Park – Houston, TX
- TV: ESPN+
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Astros Betting Trends
- Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague home games.
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Reds Betting Trends
- Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Over is 10-3 in Reds last 13 road games.
Astros vs. Reds Predictions
Taking the mound for the Astros will be 28-year-old right-hander J.P. France, who has a 2-1 record and a 3.54 ERA in 7 starts this season. The Astros’ pitching staff leads the majors with a 3.24 team ERA. However, their offense has struggled, ranking 15th in runs scored, and will miss their best hitter, Yordan Alvarez, due to a 4-week injury.
On the other side, rookie left-hander Andrew Abbott will start for the Reds. Abbott has yet to allow an earned run in two starts this season, boasting a 2-0 record. The Reds’ offense ranks 10th in runs scored and 14th in OPS. Although the Reds’ pitching staff has a 4.96 ERA, ranking 27th in the majors, they have shown signs of improvement recently.
Astros vs. Reds Picks
With both teams’ recent form and betting trends in mind, my prediction is to back the Astros on the moneyline at -190.
Their pitching advantage should help them overcome their weakened offense and the Reds’ struggles against right-handed pitching.
The Pick: Astros Moneyline (-190) | Bet $1, Get $200 (win or lose) at Bet365