Reds vs. Astros: Betting Preview for Sept. 4

Published 5:24 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

On Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 6:40 p.m. ET, the Houston Astros (75-63) visit the Cincinnati Reds (66-73) at Great American Ball Park. Spencer Arrighetti will get the nod for the Astros, while Nick Martinez will take the mound for the Reds.

At +120, the Reds are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game versus the Astros, who are listed at -145. The over/under for this contest has been set at 9.

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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: -110, Under: -110)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds’ Martinez (6-6) will make his 12th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
  • He has two quality starts in 11 chances this season.
  • In 11 starts this season, Martinez has lasted five or more innings nine times, with an average of three innings per appearance.
  • He has 20 appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 37 chances this season.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 160 homers this season, which ranks 13th in the majors.
  • Fueled by 413 extra-base hits, Cincinnati ranks 16th in MLB with a .399 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Reds’ .233 batting average ranks 24th in the league this season.
  • 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 with an average of nine strikeouts per game.
  • 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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