Astros vs. Reds Picks & Best Bets 2nd Sep 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Cincinnati Reds will host the Houston Astros in MLB action on Monday at Great American Ball Park, starting at 4:10 p.m. ET.

We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Monday's MLB matchup using advanced AI technology to pinpoint the best Astros vs. Reds bets, player props and predictions.

Based on these simulations, we predict that the Astros have a 60% chance of beating the Reds.

To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.

Our Astros vs. Reds Betting Picks & Predictions

Today's Astros vs. Reds picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce MLB predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.

Astros vs. Reds Game Information

• Game Date: Monday, September 2nd, 2024
• Game Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
• Location: Great American Ball Park
• Run Line: Astros -1.5 / Reds +1.5
• Moneyline: Astros -160 / Reds +138
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 9.5 Runs (+100/-115)

Reds +1.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook

• According to our simulations, the Reds have a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the Astros have a probability of 49%.
• FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -110.

Total Runs Over 9.5 @ +100 via BetMGM

• The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at +100.
• Our analysis indicates a slightly higher probability of the 9.5-run total going over, providing an edge of 0.3%.

Astros vs. Reds Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Astros at -160 via BetMGM, whilst the Cincinnati Reds are available at +138 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

According to the model, the Astros are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 60% chance of coming out on top.

Not only are they favored to win, but the Astros also present the best betting value, with the odds of -160 available at BetMGM making it our recommended moneyline bet.

Our Player Prop Picks for Astros vs. Reds

Here are the top MLB player props for Monday's Astros vs. Reds matchup.

Houston Astros Prediction - Yainer Diaz To Get an RBI (+150)

• Our top prop bet for the Astros is on Yainer Diaz to hit an RBI.
• Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 50.2%, providing an edge of 10.2% on the +150 odds offered by BetMGM.

Cincinnati Reds Prediction - Julian Aguiar Over 3.5 Strikeouts (+150)

• Our best prop bet for the Reds is on Julian Aguiar to have over 3.5 strikeouts.
• According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 47.6%, giving us an edge of 7.6% on the +150 odds available at DraftKings.

These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.

Astros vs. Reds Betting Trends

In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Astros vs. Reds trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.

Rece Hinds to Hit a Home Run

Rece Hinds has hit at least one home run in 4 of his last 16 appearances (25% success rate). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +350 (22% implied probability), available at Bet365.

Will Benson to Record a Hit

Will Benson has recorded at least one hit in 5 of his last 10 appearances (50%). You can place a bet on him to get another one at odds of +110 (48%), available at DraftKings.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Yainer Diaz of the Astros to get an RBI as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Reds +1.5 to cover.

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