Houston Astros Home to the Cincinnati Reds in MLB Betting Odds Action

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Houston and Cincinnati on Saturday, with the host Astros trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

Houston hands the ball to starter Dallas Keuchel in this one and he'll try to improve on his 3-9 mark on the year. Cincinnati counters with , who will try to quiet the fans and the Astros bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Cincinnati Reds were 225 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Astros to win this game 5.7-3.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Cincinnati Reds vs Houston Astros Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Houston Astros bring a 32-36 record to the battle against the 27-41 Reds. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Cincinnati injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Houston Astros rated this week at No. 4 and the Cincinnati Reds sitting at No. 20.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Houston Astros No. 18-ranked scoring average of 4.16 runs per game, against a Cincinnati Reds offense rated No. 15 and scoring 4.37 runs per game. The Astros have averaged 8.09 hits per game to date this season, more than the Reds hitters have managed (7.96 per nine innings).

Defensively, Cincinnati features the No. 30-rated defense on the road, allowing 6.41 runs per game. Houston, meanwhile, comes in at No. 19 at home, scoring 4.22 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Reds beat Houston in extra innings, earning a 4-2 victory at Minute Maid Park in MLB wagering action.

Betting Trends
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games
  • Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
  • Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
  • Houston is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
  • Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Cincinnati at Houston, Sunday, June 19th

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