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The Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds meet for the sixth and final time of the season this evening, with the Reds currently on a five-game winning streak. All odds via PointsBet.
Cincinnati Reds (-186 ) vs. Cleveland Indians (+156) Total: 9.5
The Reds have the second-longest winning streak in the National League, currently at five games. They have also won eight of their last 10 games and sit in second place in the N.L. Central, five games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. The Reds are also fifth in the league in Runs Batted In (RBI). Since the All-Star break, the Reds are 13-9 on the Money Line and 14-5-3 (73%) to the Over.
In the six interleague games these teams have played this season, the Reds hold a 3-2 series lead. The Over has cashed in 3 of the 5 games. The Indians are in second place in the A.L. Central but are 8.5 games out of a wildcard spot. The Indians are 4-6 on the Money Line in their last 10 games and since the All-Star break, the Indians are 9-13 on the Money Line and 13-9 ATS in that same time frame.
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Today’s game does not feature the best pitching matchup; the Reds will hand the ball to Luis Castillo, who has won three straight games. However, Castillo gave up five earned runs in 17 innings, striking out 24 batters. Against the Indians earlier this season, Castillo gave up four earned runs in just four innings. On the flip side, Indians starter Sam Hentges has a 7.86 ERA in 44.2 innings pitched and sits at 1-4 on the season in 17 games played (eight starts). In his last five appearances, opponents are hitting .352/.446/.556 off Hentges.
Overall, the Reds are 30-24 on the Money Line on the road this season. As road favorites, the Reds are 9-7 on the Money Line and 6-10 ATS. The Indians are 7-14 on the Money Line as home dogs.
Edge Finder Tip: The Over has cashed in five of the Reds last six games.
EDGE: Over 9.5
