Astros vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 4

Published 4:25 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

On Wednesday, Sept. 4, Yordan Alvarez’s Houston Astros (75-63) visit Elly De La Cruz’s Cincinnati Reds (66-73) at Great American Ball Park. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:40 p.m. ET.

The Astros, at -145, are favored in this contest, while the Reds are underdogs at +120. This contest carries an over/under of 9 runs (over -110; under -110).

Email newsletter signup

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

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

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: -110, Under: -110)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Spencer Arrighetti (7-11 with a 4.63 ERA and 151 strikeouts in 124 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Astros, his 25th of the season.
  • The right-hander’s most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he tossed 7 2/3 scoreless innings while giving up two hits.
  • Arrighetti is aiming to claim his third straight quality start in this matchup.
  • Arrighetti is aiming for his 10th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.2 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • He will try for his third straight outing without allowing an earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Astros rank 11th in baseball with 164 total home runs.
  • Houston ranks ninth in baseball, slugging .418.
  • The Astros rank third in MLB with a .260 batting average.
  • Houston ranks 13th in runs scored with 631 (4.6 per game).
  • The Astros rank ninth in baseball with a .320 on-base percentage.
  • The Astros strike out 7.3 times per game to rank fourth in the majors.
  • Houston has a 3.71 team ERA that ranks fourth across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Houston has a collective 9.3 K/9, the second-best in MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Astros combine for the 11th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.246).

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.