Reds vs. Astros Prediction for MLB Friday [6/16/2023]

MLB action continues on Friday at 8:10PM ET as the Cincinnati Reds lock horns with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

J.P. France (2-1, 3.54 ERA) will start on the mound for the Astros, while the Reds have opted for Andrew Abbott (2-0, 0.00 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Reds vs. Astros, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Reds vs. Astros

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Reds-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 60% chance of winning against the Reds.

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Reds vs. Astros Odds [6/16]

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+120), Reds +1.5 (-130)
• Moneyline: Astros -165, Reds +150
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-108/-105)

The Astros are currently -1.5 favorites against the Reds, with +120 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at -130.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -165, which means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets: Reds vs. Astros

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -130 via PointsBet (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +150 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Reds moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Reds vs. Astros Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to beat the Reds at Minute Maid Park on Friday.

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Astros having a 60% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Reds-Astros game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Reds vs. Astros on Friday June 16, 2023.

Reds vs. Astros 2023

Friday's MLB game between the Astros and Reds at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Friday June 16, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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