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, the Houston Astros (75-62) visit the Cincinnati Reds (65-73) at Great American Ball Park. Justin Verlander will get the nod for the Astros, while Julian Aguiar will take the mound for the Reds.

The Astros (-150), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this contest versus the Reds (+125) This contest has an over/under of 9.5 runs (over -110; under -110).

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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’ Aguiar (1-0) will make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw four innings against the Oakland Athletics, giving up six earned runs while allowing 10 hits.
  • In three starts this season, he’s earned one quality start.
  • Aguiar has made one start of five or more innings in three chances this season, and averages 4.7 frames when he pitches.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds rank 12th in Major League Baseball with 160 home runs.
  • 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 the 20th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.306).
  • The Reds rank 23rd with an average of nine strikeouts per game.
  • Cincinnati has pitched to a 4.19 ERA this season, which ranks 20th in baseball.
  • Cincinnati strikes out 8.7 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 11th in MLB.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.261 WHIP this season, 15th in the majors.

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