Reds vs. Astros: Betting Preview for September 2

Published 5:24 am Monday, September 2, 2024

On Monday, September 2 at 4:10 p.m. ET, Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros (75-62) visit Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (65-73) in the series opener at Great American Ball Park.

The Astros (-150), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game against the Reds (+125) The over/under for this contest is 9.5. The odds to hit the over are -110, while the odds are -110 to go under.

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Reds vs. Astros Game Info

  • Date: Monday, September 2, 2024
  • Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: SCHN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Astros -150
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +125
  • Over/Under: 9.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds’ Julian Aguiar (1-0) will make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Thursday, when he tossed four innings while giving up six earned runs on 10 hits in a matchup with the Oakland Athletics.
  • In three starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in one of them.
  • In three starts this season, Aguiar has lasted five or more innings one time, with an average of 4.7 innings per appearance.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 160 homers this season, which ranks 12th in the majors.
  • Fueled by 412 extra-base hits, Cincinnati ranks 16th in MLB with a .399 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Reds have a team batting average of just .232 this season, which ranks 26th among MLB teams.
  • Cincinnati has scored 616 runs (4.5 per game) this season, which ranks 15th in MLB.
  • The Reds have an on-base percentage of .306 this season, which ranks 20th in the league.
  • The Reds rank 23rd in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of nine whiffs per contest.
  • Cincinnati has the 20th-ranked ERA (4.19) in the majors this season.
  • Cincinnati has an 8.7 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 11th in the majors.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.261 WHIP this season, 15th in the majors.

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