Astros vs. Reds: Betting Preview for September 4

Published 4:25 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Spencer Arrighetti will take the mound for the Houston Astros (75-63) on Wednesday, September 4 versus the Cincinnati Reds (66-73), who will counter with Nick Martinez. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park.

Bookmakers have listed the Astros (-145) as moneyline favorites versus the Reds (+120). Oddsmakers have set the over/under for this matchup at 9 runs.

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Astros vs. Reds 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

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Astros -145
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +120
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Astros are sending Arrighetti (7-11) to make his 25th start of the season. He is 7-11 with a 4.63 ERA and 151 strikeouts through 124 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the righty went 7 2/3 scoreless innings while surrendering two hits.
  • Arrighetti is seeking his third straight quality start.
  • Arrighetti will try to pitch five or more innings for his 10th straight start. He’s averaging 5.2 frames per outing.
  • He is looking to have his third straight outing with no earned runs given up.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Astros are 11th in baseball with 164 total home runs.
  • Houston is ninth in MLB with a .418 slugging percentage.
  • The Astros’ .260 batting average is third-best in MLB.
  • Houston ranks 13th in runs scored with 631 (4.6 per game).
  • The Astros’ .320 on-base percentage ranks ninth-best in MLB.
  • Astros batters strike out 7.3 times per game, the fourth-lowest average in MLB.
  • Houston has a 3.71 team ERA that ranks fourth across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Houston’s pitching staff ranks second in the majors.
  • Pitchers for the Astros combine for the 11th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.246).

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