Reds vs. Rangers Prediction, Odds, Picks - April 2

Spencer Steer and the Cincinnati Reds will play Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park, at 12:40 p.m. ET. The Reds are the favorite in this one, at -145, while the underdog Rangers have +121 odds to play spoiler. Cincinnati is favored on the run line (-1.5 with +148 odds). An 8.5-run over/under is listed in the matchup.

Take a look at everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Reds-Rangers game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Reds vs. Rangers Game Information & Odds

• When: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 12:40 p.m. ET
• Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
• How to watch on TV: FDSOH and RSN

Reds vs. Rangers Prediction

• Score Prediction: Reds 6, Rangers 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Reds 60%, Rangers 40%

Reds vs. Rangers Betting Insights

• The Reds finished with a 36-31 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 53.7% of those games).
• Cincinnati had a record of 12-7 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -145 or shorter last year (63.2%).
• The implied moneyline probablility in this matchup gives the Reds a 59.2% chance to win.
• Last season, the Rangers were the underdog 69 times and won 23, or 33.3%, of those games.

Reds Player Insights

• Elly De La Cruz hit 25 home runs last season while also driving in 76 runs.
• Steer finished with 92 RBI while batting .225 and hitting 20 homers.
• Gavin Lux finished last season with 10 home runs, 50 RBI and a batting average of .251.
• Jeimer Candelario hit .225 with an OBP of .279, and a slugging percentage of .429.

Reds Team Props

Rangers Player Insights

• Adolis Garcia has a team-leading two home runs and has driven in four runs.
• Among all hitters in the big leagues, Garcia's home run total ranks 15th and his RBI tally ranks 41st.
• Wyatt Langford has showcased his ability as a power hitter this season, as he paces his team with two home runs with a club-best .304 batting average.
• Langford is currently 15th in homers and 101st in RBI in the major leagues.
• Jonah Heim leads the Rangers with two long balls.
• Jake Burger has a double, a home run and a walk while batting .150.

Rangers Team Props

Elly De La Cruz hits 2 HRs, Are the torpedo bats good for baseball? | The Herd

Elly De La Cruz hit 2 HRs and had 7 RBIs in the Cincinnati Reds’ 14-3 victory over the Texas Rangers. Colin Cowherd discusses the new powerful torpedo bats and if they’re good for baseball.

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