Reds vs. Astros: Betting Preview for September 4
Published 5:25 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Yordan Alvarez will lead the way for the Houston Astros (75-63) on Wednesday, September 4, when they clash with Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (66-73) at Great American Ball Park at 6:40 p.m. ET.
The Astros (-145), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Reds (+120) This matchup has an over/under of 9 runs (over -105; under -115).
Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!
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
Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Matchup Betting Info
- Moneyline Favorite: Astros -145
- Moneyline Underdog: Reds +120
- Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)
Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher
- Nick Martinez (6-6) will take the mound for the Reds, his 12th start of the season.
- The right-hander last pitched on Friday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.
- In 11 starts this season, he’s earned two quality starts.
- In 11 starts this season, Martinez has lasted five or more innings nine times, with an average of three innings per appearance.
- In 37 appearances this season, he has finished 20 without allowing an earned run.
Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Reds’ 160 home runs rank 13th in Major League Baseball.
- Fueled by 413 extra-base hits, Cincinnati ranks 16th in MLB with a .399 slugging percentage this season.
- The Reds rank 24th in MLB with a .233 team batting average.
- 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 in strikeouts per game (nine) among MLB offenses.
- 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.
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.