Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/28

MLB game preview

The Colorado Rockies will play against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The game is part of the MLB regular season. The Rockies have a record of 13-16 and are currently ranked 5th in the NL West.

Meanwhile, the Reds hold a record of 18-10, leading the NL Central. The game is set for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:40 PM. The weather forecast predicts a mild day with light rain.

Colorado Rockies Team Preview

The Colorado Rockies are on a winning streak. They won their last three games against the New York Mets. In these games, they showed strong hitting and pitching performances.

In the game on April 26, Chase Dollander pitched seven scoreless innings. Hunter Goodman hit a home run and drove in two runs. Mickey Moniak has been hitting well, maintaining a .316 batting average.

The Rockies’ batting average for the season is .247. They rank fourth in doubles with 53. On the mound, Tomoyuki Sugano will start with a 3.42 ERA this season.

Rockies vs Reds Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH
  • Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rockies Moneyline +170, Reds Moneyline -203, Rockies Runline +1.5 (-125), Reds Runline -1.5 (+103), Total Over 9.0 (-102), Total Under 9.0 (-119)

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have shown mixed results in their recent games. On April 25th, they defeated the Detroit Tigers by a score of 9-2, hitting four home runs. However, they lost to the same team on April 26th, with an 8-3 score.

Hitting has been a highlight for the Reds, with Sal Stewart and Elly De La Cruz leading the way. Both players have nine home runs this season, and Stewart tops the team with 29 RBIs. Despite these efforts, the team’s batting average ranks 24th in the league.

On the mound, Chase Burns stands out with a 2.57 ERA and 30 strikeouts. The Reds’ pitching staff has a solid earned run average, ranking seventh in the league. In their upcoming game, Burns is set to start against the Colorado Rockies’ Tomoyuki Sugano.

BTB Betting Pick

The Reds are favored to win with a moneyline of -203. The Rockies have a moneyline of +170. The Reds have a better team pitching rank, with a 3.81 ERA compared to the Rockies’ 4.07 ERA. This gives the Reds an edge in this game. The projected score is Reds 5, Rockies 4.

The total for the game is set at 9.0 runs. The Rockies and Reds both have strong batting performances, with the Reds ranked 5th in home runs and the Rockies 14th. This suggests the game could see more runs. The projected total is 9 runs, so taking the over at 9.0 (-102) is a reasonable choice.