Reds vs. Giants Betting Picks and Prediction

As they both currently sit on the outside looking in for the MLB playoffs, every game at this point is crucial for both the Cincinnati Reds (68-64) and the San Francisco Giants (67-63).

These two National League playoff hopefuls will square off for the first of a three-game series starting on Monday.

Read ahead to get all of the information on this matchup, including our Reds vs Giants betting picks.

Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants Odds

Before making our Reds vs Giants betting picks, it is important to look at the MLB odds.

Moneyline: The Giants are the favorites in this one playing at home. They are -112 to win, while the Reds’ moneyline sits at +102.

Spread: The spread features the Reds at +1.5, with odds of -200. The Giants are -1.5 on the spread, with odds of +170.

Over/Under: The over/under for total runs sits at 8.5. The over has odds of -105, while the under 8.5 runs has odds of -115.

Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants Information

Cincinnati Reds vs San Francisco Giants

Location of the game: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA.

Date & Time: Monday, August 28. 9:45 pm ET.

How to watch: MLB.TV

Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants Analysis

Cincinnati Reds Performance Recap and Analysis

Cincinnati Reds games have not gone as well as they have wanted recently. The Reds dropped three of four to the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend, and they have now gone just 5-5 in their last 10 MLB games.

That current rut has brought their overall record to 68-64, good for third in the NL Central, six games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. In the Wild Card standings, though, they sit just 1.5 games back of a playoff spot.

In Monday’s game, the Reds will turn to 24-year-old lefty Andrew Abbott. Looking at his MLB player stats, he is 8-3 in 15 games with a 3.16 ERA and 1.17 WHIP, and he has 93 strikeouts in 85.1 innings.

Abbott has gone 2-0 in his last three starts, allowing seven earned runs over a combined 14.2 innings.

Offensively, the Cincinnati Reds rank 17th in MLB team stats in scoring, averaging 4.83 runs per game (5.08 on the road). They are led by Spencer Steer, who has a team-leading 18 home runs and 71 runs batted in.

Key Injuries

The MLB injury report shows that the Reds will be without first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder), outfielder Jake Fraley (toe), and second baseman Jonathan India (foot).

Betting Trends to Know

• The Reds come into this one having gone 7-3 in their last 10 MLB games played on a Monday.
• In their last 16 games against National League opponents, they are just 4-12. The over has hit in four of the last six Reds’ games.

San Francisco Giants Performance Recap and Analysis

Looking at the recent San Francisco Giants schedule, they have gone just 3-7 in their last ten games. At home this season, they are 36-30.

Over the weekend, San Francisco lost their series to the Atlanta Braves, but they salvaged Sunday’s finale with an 8-5 win.

Trying to pick up Monday’s opener, the Giants will hand the ball to 22-year-old southpaw Kyle Harrison. In his lone MLB game, he allowed two earned runs on five hits over 3.1 innings in a no-decision against the Phillies. He struck out five in the game.

Evaluating their MLB team stats, the Giants fall to 22nd in the majors, averaging just 4.29 runs per game. They are even worse at home, as they are averaging just 3.78 runs at Oracle Park.

Wilmer Flores has arguably been one of their best hitters to date. He leads the team with 19 home runs, and he also has 48 runs batted in and 45 runs scored.

While San Francisco sits 12 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, they sit 1.5 games back in the Wild Card race, just like the Reds.

Key Injuries

The Giants are missing a handful of regulars as shortstop Brandon Crawford (forearm) and outfielders Michael Conforto (hamstring), Mitch Haniger (forearm), and Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) are all on the injured list.

Betting Trends to Know

• In their last 17 MLB games, the Giants are just 5-12.
• In terms of the total, the under has hit in 15 of their last 20 home games and 12 of their last 18 against National League opponents.

Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Picks

For our Reds vs Giants betting picks, we will be taking Cincinnati to win despite playing on the road (+102). Not only have the Giants really struggled as of late, but Andrew Abbott is an impressive 5-1 with a 3.51 ERA in eight road starts this season.

The Reds have a good shot of winning this one straight up, but if you are going to bet the spread, take Cincinnati +1.5 (-200).

Lastly, take the under on the runs scored (-115). Between their struggling offense and mounting injuries, the Giants may struggle to put runs on the board. Cincinnati might, but not enough to get to the over.

Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants Prediction

• MLB Pick: Cincinnati 5 – Giants 2

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