Top MLB Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions for Sunday: Rockies vs. Reds (9/4)
Here are our best odds, picks, and predictions for today’s MLB action: Rockies vs. Reds.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings)
Top MLB Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Rockies vs. Reds
Chase Anderson will get the call for the Reds to start today’s game. He lasted 14 batters in his previous start, finishing with an xFIP of 5.76. He also walked the same amount of batters that he struck out.
Colorado certainly doesn’t have the best lineup against righties, but the projected lineup still has a .153 ISO with a wOBA of .305. If the Rockies can limit strikeouts, they’ll have some success offensively going up against Anderson.
On the flip side, the analysis is the same. We’ve got an average offense taking on a below-average pitcher. Jose Urena has a 5.35 xFIP in the last 30 days and will take the mound for the Rockies. He’s also got a high walk rate and a low strikeout rate.
Cincinnati has a .158 ISO and wOBA of .317 against righties but what stands out the most is the 23.3% of line drives hit against righties in the last 30 days.
I like both of these offenses to do some damage against bad pitching.
Bet: Over 9.5 (-105 at DraftKings)
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