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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Houston Astros, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, June 16th, 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Reds vs. Astros
The Reds take on the Astros on Friday, June 16th, 2023 at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds (34-35) vs. Houston Astros (39-30)
- Date: Friday, June 16th, 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
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Cincinnati Reds - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Cincinnati Reds come into this road contest vs Houston with a below .500 record (34-35). In the NL Central standings, the team ranks 3rd. Heading into today's game, the Reds will look to pick up a win on the road, as they have gone just 17-17 when playing away from home.
Across their 69 games, Cincinnati has been favored 16 times, yet their record against the run line is above .500. The team's over/under record comes in at 39-30 with an average betting line of 9.
Cincinnati pitcher Andrew Abbott gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 2-0. Abbott has still not allowed an earned run this season. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .150 against him. In terms of power numbers, Andrew Abbott has yet to give up a home run and enters with a WOBA allowed of .229. With a total of seven walks, Abbott has a WHIP of 1.11.
Entering today's action, Cincinnati features the 10th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.7 runs per game. As a team, the Reds are batting a healthy .254, placing them 9th in the league. The team's lineup has gone deep a total of 57 times this season, placing them 22nd in the league. Cincinnati's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 5th with an OBP of .331.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Houston Astros host the Cincinnati Reds, they have a record of 39-30, placing them 2nd in the AL West. In their 35 games at Minute Maid Park, the Astros have a strong record of 20-15.
Having been favored in 71.0% of their games, Houston has an above .500 record against the run line at 35-34. The team has an over/under record of 33-35, with an average betting line of 8.
Houston starter J.P. France takes the mound with an overall record of 2-1. Through seven outings, J.P. France has an ERA sitting at 3.54. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .237 against him. J.P. France has given up seven home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .310. With a total of 15 walks, France has a WHIP of 1.28.
Houston's offense enters play with the 14th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.5 runs per game. The Astros' combined batting average currently sits at .246, placing them 13th in the league. Things have been going slightly better in the power department, as Houston has gone deep 78 times, placing them 13th in the league. To date, Houston has the MLB's 16th-rated OBP, sitting at .315.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Reds vs. Astros
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and Cincinnati, the Astros are the betting favorite at -195 on the money line. Houston's implied win probability sits at 66.1%. The MLB predictive model shows the Astros pitching to carry the team to a win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an advantage to take Houston on the run line.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros -1.5
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