SportsLine expert Adam Thompson shared his top MLB betting recommendations ahead of Friday's slate of games.
Thompson highlighted the Cincinnati Reds on the money line against the Houston Astros at FanDuel odds of -134. He noted the Reds' strong hitting against right-handers and the Astros' struggles versus left-handers, with Houston starter Mike Burrows holding a 6.23 ERA on the road.
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The Houston Astros avoided a doubleheader sweep by the Baltimore Orioles with an 11-5 victory in Game 2 on Thursday at Camden Yards. Every starter recorded a hit as Yordan Alvarez tied the MLB home run lead with his 12th homer. Rookie Dustin Harris drove in three runs during a five-run first inning.
SportsLine expert Adam Thompson shared his top home run betting picks ahead of Thursday's 10-game MLB schedule.
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The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 12-6 on Tuesday at Tropicana Field, hitting five home runs including two from Elly De La Cruz. The victory extended their winning streak to five games and improved their road record to 10-2 this season. De La Cruz drove in five runs and surpassed Pete Rose for the most multi-homer games by a Reds switch-hitter.
Cincinnati Reds starter Rhett Lowder left Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs early due to right shoulder discomfort. The Cubs secured an 8-3 win at Wrigley Field to complete a four-game sweep.
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Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to power the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers in their home opener at Globe Life Field. The win came on Friday afternoon in Arlington, improving the Reds to 4-3 on the young season. Spencer Steer sparked the decisive rally with a leadoff double.
Eugenio Suárez smashed a three-run home run in the sixth inning to give the Cincinnati Reds all their scoring in a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park on Sunday. The victory completed the Reds' first series win of the season, taking the final two games by one run each. Manager Terry Francona praised Suárez for delivering the game-changing moment the team had lacked last year.
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Bryan Abreu earned his first win of the season by pitching two scoreless innings in the Houston Astros' 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The reliever closed out the game in the 10th despite some tense moments with the bases loaded. Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez exited early with right hamstring tightness.