Cincinnati Reds vs Houston Astros Prediction 9-2-24 MLB Picks
Astros Favored In Cincinnati Matchup
The Houston Astros travel to Great American Ball Park to face the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 ET.
The Astros are favored in this matchup, with a moneyline of -180 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the Reds are underdogs at +160. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5.
Astros Looking To Extend Win Streak
The Astros enter this game on a four-game winning streak, having won two-of-three against the New York Yankees and the first game of their current four-game series with the Reds. The Astros are now 78-55 on the season, which is good for second place in the AL West behind the Texas Rangers.
The Astros are led by a high-powered offense that ranks third in the AL in runs per game. The team is also towards the top of the league in on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
Reds Struggling To Stay Afloat
The Reds, on the other hand, are one of the worst teams in baseball. They enter this game with a record of 52-82, which is last place in the NL Central. The Reds have lost nine of their last ten games.
The Reds have a weak offense that ranks near the bottom of the league in most major offensive categories. The team's pitching staff is also one of the worst in the MLB.
Prediction
The Astros are the clear favorites in this matchup. They have a much better team than the Reds, and they are playing well at the moment.
The Reds have nothing to play for at this point in the season, and they are likely to continue to struggle. The Astros should win this game easily.
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