Cincinnati Reds vs Houston Astros 6/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, will play host to the final installment of an MLB Interleague three-game series between the visiting Cincinnati Reds and the home team Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon.
Cincinnati improved their overall standing to 36-35 and 19-17 when playing away from home after winning seven consecutive road outings, only half a game behind the Milwaukee Brewers in second place.
The Reds have collected 335 runs scored to date but have also given up 356, for a run differential of -21 over the season.
The Cincinnati Reds have played their best baseball as of late, winning eight of the last ten contests, including the recent seven straight road triumphs.
Cincinnati will try to complete a sweep versus Houston after winning the first two installments of a three-game set last time out.
The Reds scored two runs in the first frame and ended up with a four-run blast in the final inning, resulting in a massive 10-3 final score while driving in 13 hits in the victory.
First baseman Spencer Steer batted an average of.274 and added a team-high nine home runs in leading Cincinnati, while left fielder Jake Fraley contributed a team-leading 38 runs batted in for the season.
Second baseman Jonathan India chipped in a team-high 73 hits and an on-base percentage of.356 for the Reds.
On Sunday, right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver will be climbing up the hill to start for Cincinnati in the closing match of a series against Houston.
Righty Weaver posted a 1-2 record on the season with a 6.23 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts while dropping 61 hits, 15 bases on balls, and 12 home runs while pitching for 52.0 frames in his starts.
The Cincinnati Reds are 7-0 SU in their last 7 outings, and the Reds are 5-0 straight up in their last 5 matches played versus Houston. C
incinnati is 5-0 SU in their last 5 road games, and the Reds are 11-3 straight up in their last 14 contests when playing on the road against the Houston Astros.
The totals went over in four of the Cincinnati Reds’ last six outings against an opponent from the American League.
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Cincinnati Reds vs Houston Astros Predictions 6/18/2023
The Houston Astros are staying on their home field, looking to prevent a series sweep after losing the first two contests against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
Houston dropped to 39-32 overall and 20-17 when playing at home after losing three of the last five home outings, but remained in second place in the AL Central, 4.5 games behind the Texas Rangers in first place.
The Astros have collected 314 runs scored to date and allowed 264, for a run differential of +50 over the year. The Houston Astros struggled as of late after losing the last three home games and seven of the last ten road matches.
On Saturday, Jose Altuve tied a career-best four hits with a solo home run in the seventh frame as the Astros earned three successive losses.
Second baseman Mauricio Dubon averages.290 at the plate in leading Houston, while right fielder Kyle Tucker chipped in nine home runs, 39 batted in, and 70 hits for the Astros this season.
The Houston Astros are playing badly after missing home run leader Yordan Alvarez, who recorded 17 home runs and a team-leading 55 runs batted in but is now on the injured list.
On Sunday, righty Ronel Blanco will go to the mound to start for Houston in the series finale against the Cincinnati Reds.
The right-handed thrower posted a 1-0 record this season with an ERA of 3.86, a WHlP at 1.71, and fanned out 26 hitters in his starts while conceding 26 hits, 14 free walks, and 4 long balls in pitching for 23.1 innings of work.
The totals went under in 4 of Houston’s last 6 contests, while the Astros are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games played.
The totals went under in five of Houston’s last six outings versus Cincinnati, while the Astros are 12-6 straight up in their last 18 home matches played.
The Houston Astros are 3-11 SU in their last 14 contests when playing at home against the Cincinnati Reds.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Houston Astros The MLB pick for this contest is Houston 151. The Astros are the better team here and will take control of this matchup with home-field advantage on Sunday.
Houston won five of his last seven inter-league games played at home and five of the last seven contests played versus a rival from the NL Central.
On the other hand, Cincinnati lost 38 of the last 56 games versus a rival with a winning record. The prediction: The Houston Astros will win 6-3.
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Cincinnati Reds vs Houston Astros 6/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 2:10 PM ET
Location: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
Date: Sunday, June 18, 2023
TV: BSOH
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Houston Astros -151
MLB Totals: 9.0