Thursday’s game between the Cincinnati Reds (67-73) and Houston Astros (75-64) going head to head at Great American Ball Park has a projected final score of 10-9 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Reds, so expect a tight matchup. The game will begin at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sept. 5.

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Astros vs. Reds Matchup Info

• When: Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
• How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Astros vs. Reds Predictions

• Score Prediction: Reds 10, Astros 9
• Total Prediction: Over 9 runs

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Astros vs. Reds Betting Lines

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Astros Betting Insights

• Houston has come away with 56 wins in the 99 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• The Astros have a mark of 32-14 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by -155 or better on the moneyline.
• Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 55 of 139 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Astros had a 5-5 record in the 10 games they were a moneyline favorite over their last 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 matchups (all 15 of them had set totals), Houston and its opponents combined to go over the run total six times.

Reds Betting Insights

• Cincinnati is 33-39 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 45.8% of those games).
• The Reds have a 9-8 record (winning 52.9% of their games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of +130 or longer.
• In the 139 games oddsmakers have set an over/under for Cincinnati, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 66 times (66-65-8).
• In eight games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Reds have a record of 3-5.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Cincinnati and its opponents have combined to hit the over nine times.

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Astros vs. Reds Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Hunter Brown

• The 26-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with an ERA of 3.55, a 2.87 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.286.
• Hunter Brown’s team has a record of 11-9 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Brown’s team has won 13 of his 26 starts.
• Games started by Brown have an 11-15-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Reds’ Starting Pitcher: Rhett Lowder

• Opposing hitters have a collective batting average of just .143 against him this season. He has a 2.25 ERA and 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings over his one game.
• The Reds have always been the moneyline underdog when Rhett Lowder starts this season.
• His team has lost the only game he’s made an appearance in this season.
• Lowder’s lone start with a total this season went over.

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