Reds vs. Astros: Betting Preview for September 4

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Yordan Alvarez will lead the way for the Houston Astros (75-63) on Wednesday, September 4, when they clash with Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (66-73) at Great American Ball Park at 6:40 p.m. ET.

The Astros (-145), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Reds (+120) This matchup has an over/under of 9 runs (over -105; under -115).

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Reds vs. Astros Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Astros -145
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +120
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Nick Martinez (6-6) will take the mound for the Reds, his 12th start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Friday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • In 11 starts this season, he’s earned two quality starts.
  • In 11 starts this season, Martinez has lasted five or more innings nine times, with an average of three innings per appearance.
  • In 37 appearances this season, he has finished 20 without allowing an earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds’ 160 home runs rank 13th in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 413 extra-base hits, Cincinnati ranks 16th in MLB with a .399 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Reds rank 24th in MLB with a .233 team batting average.
  • Cincinnati has scored the 15th-most runs in the majors this season with 621 (4.5 per game).
  • The Reds have the 19th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.307).
  • The Reds rank 23rd in strikeouts per game (nine) among MLB offenses.
  • Cincinnati has pitched to a 4.18 ERA this season, which ranks 19th in baseball.
  • Cincinnati averages 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, 10th-most in the majors.
  • The Reds have a combined WHIP of 1.261 as a pitching staff, which ranks 15th in MLB.

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