Reds vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 September 2024
Last updated: Sep 4, 2024, 10:41PM | Published: Sep 3, 2024, 7:34PM
The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Houston Astros in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
Nick Martinez (6-6, 3.78 ERA) will start on the mound for the Reds, while the Astros are going with Spencer Arrighetti (7-11, 4.63 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Reds vs Astros game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Cincinnati vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 58% chance of defeating the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Reds vs Astros: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Great American Ball Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Reds $2.20, Astros $1.67
- Line: Reds +1.5 ($1.74), Astros -1.5 ($2.10)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Reds at $2.20 and the Astros at $1.67.
The Reds are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Astros, with odds of $1.74 available at TAB.
For the favourite Astros (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.10.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Reds (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Reds vs Astros: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.67 with TAB
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.10 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Reds vs Astros best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Reds are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Reds vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cincinnati vs Houston game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cincinnati vs Houston game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Reds vs Astros: Essential Details
The match-up between the Reds and Astros at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to begin at 8:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs Houston Astros
- Date: Thursday 5 September 2024
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cincinnati vs Houston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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