The Cincinnati Reds are set to host the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park. This NL matchup begins at 1:10 p.m. ET and you can watch the game on ATRM and FSOH.
Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds Odds
Cincinnati (-155) is favored against Colorado (+145) and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under for this afternoon’s game at 10 runs (-105 for the under and -115 for the over). Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the odds standing at Rockies +1.5 runs (-150) and Reds -1.5 runs (+130).
The Rockies have gone 49-56 SU this year and are 50-54 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 2.8 units for moneyline gamblers and 8.7 units ATS. Colorado has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the over has hit in five of those seven. The Reds, on the other hand, are 47-55 SU and 57-44 ATS. They’ve lost 6.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline while gaining 4.7 units ATS. Cincinnati has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.
Reds games have an over/under record of 37-60-4 in 2019. Colorado has been a decent over bet with a total record of 54-44-6.
Peter Lambert is getting the nod for the Rockies. Lambert is 2-2 with a 5.93 ERA and 31 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Reds this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Reds are giving Alex Wood an opportunity to show what he’s got. This game represents the first MLB start of the season for the left-handed Wood.
Cincinnati’s pitchers have given up 4.2 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. The club’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.80, a WHIP of 1.24 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.8. The bullpen has a 4.28 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 9.7 K/9.
Cincinnati’s hitters have put up 4.5 runs per outing, including 5.0 per game over its last 10 games and 5.8 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .301/.353/.520 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Reds’ hitters have been led by third baseman Eugenio Suarez and right fielder Yasiel Puig. Suarez is slashing .255/.333/.531 with 28 home runs, 69 RBIs and 55 runs scored, and Puig is batting .260 with 22 homers, 59 RBIs, 50 runs and 13 steals.
In the visiting dugout, Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 5.8 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 5.74 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 7.92 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 5.09, along with a WHIP of 1.49 and a K/9 of 8.19.
Rockies hitters have slashed .265/.327/.453 on their way to 5.4 runs scored per game in 2019, including 4.7 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Colorado’s offense has been powered by right fielder Charlie Blackmon and third baseman Nolan Arenado. Blackmon is slashing .320/.368/.593 with 21 home runs, 62 RBIs and 77 runs scored, while Arenado is hitting .303/.369/.537 with 22 homers, 77 RBIs and 65 runs scored.
The Rockies have gained 1.3 units and are 23-18 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over’s hit in 19 of those games, compared to 19 that’ve gone under against -handed starting pitchers.
Rockies at Reds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Reds, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- Colorado has logged 17 extra-base hits over its last five games. Cincinnati has 19 XBH over its last five.
- The Rockies have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games, including six over their last five.
- Colorado has posted 22.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 22.2 over its last five.
