The Cincinnati Reds (61-65) visit the Toronto Blue Jays (59-67) on Wednesday. First pitch from Rogers Centre is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1.
Cincinnati lost 10-3 to the Blue Jays on Tuesday while failing to cover as a +109 road underdog. RHP Carson Spiers allowed 9 ER in 4 1/3 IP to take up the loss.
The Blue Jays won Tuesday as -118 home favorites as DH George Springer hit 2 HR and had 3 RBIs. RHP Jose Berrios (2 ER in 7 IP) got the win.
Reds at Blue Jays projected starters
RHP Nick Martinez vs. RHP Yariel Rodriguez
Martinez (6-6, 3.25 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 0.9 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 97 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 7-1 loss against Kansas City Royals Friday
- Career vs. Blue Jays: 1-1, 4.91 ERA (18 1/3 IP, 10 ER), 17 H, 10 BB, 8 K in 3 starts; last outing in 2023
Rodriguez (1-5, 3.93 ERA) makes his 14th career start. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 in 55 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 6-5 loss at Chicago Cubs Friday
- Rookie’s 1st start against the Reds
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Reds at Blue Jays odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:53 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Reds -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Blue Jays -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+150) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-185)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Reds at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 6, Blue Jays 5
Moneyline
BET REDS (-110).
Cincinnati is 2-1 in its last 3 Games on the road and 3-3 in Martinez’ last 6 outings. Toronto is just 1-3 in its last 4 Games at home and 0-4 in Rodriguez’ last 4 outings. With Martinez on the mound for the Reds, they will hold the advantage and have a good shot at taking the series on the road.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There is minimal value on the run line in this matchup.
Over/Under
BET OVER 8.5 (-110).
The Reds have an Over record of 3-0-1 in their last 4 games while the Blue Jays have an Over record of 3-1 in the same span. Cincinnati has allowed 7 or more runs in 4 of its last 5 while scoring 4 or more in 5 of its last 9. Toronto has scored 4 or more in 6 of its last 9.
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