Houston Astros vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/10

MLB game preview

The Houston Astros will play against the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park. The game is set for Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 1:40 PM. The Astros have a record of 16-24 and are ranked fourth in the AL West. They have recently lost one game and have a 5-5 record in their last ten games.

The Reds have a record of 21-19 and are ranked fifth in the NL Central. They are coming off a win but have struggled in their last ten games with a 2-8 record. Kai-Wei Teng will pitch for the Astros, while Andrew Abbott takes the mound for the Reds. The weather forecast predicts overcast clouds with calm crosswinds.

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros are coming off a mixed set of recent games. They won against the Reds on May 8th with a commanding score of 10-0. However, they struggled against the Dodgers, losing two games at home by a wide margin.

In their last game against the Reds on May 9th, the Astros lost 3-1. Spencer Arrighetti had a solid outing, allowing only one earned run over 5 2/3 innings. Braden Shewmake was the top hitter with a home run in that game.

Yordan Alvarez continues to be a key player for the Astros. He holds a strong batting average of .327 with 13 home runs and 29 RBIs this season. Christian Walker also provides power, leading the team with 9 home runs and 27 RBIs.

Astros vs Reds Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH
  • Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Astros Moneyline +106, Reds Moneyline -125

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have been on a tough run lately, winning only one of their last five games. In their most recent game, they secured a win against the Houston Astros with a score of 3-1. Chase Burns led the way on the mound, pitching six innings and allowing just one earned run.

The Reds’ offense has struggled this season, with a batting average ranking of 23rd in the league at .218. They have shown power with 52 home runs, ranking 3rd in the league. Elly De La Cruz is a key player, hitting .277 with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs.

On the pitching side, the Reds have an ERA of 4.66, which ranks 22nd in the league. Andrew Abbott is set to start the next game, holding a 5.13 ERA with 28 strikeouts this season. The team will look for Abbott to give a strong performance against the Astros.

BTB Betting Pick

The game between the Astros and Reds looks close, but the Reds are favored with a moneyline of -125. The Astros have a moneyline of +106. The Reds have a better team ERA and more quality starts, which gives them the edge. The projected score is Reds 5, Astros 4. Based on this, the pick is the Reds to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 9.0 runs. The Reds’ pitching has an ERA of 4.66, and the Astros’ is even higher at 5.57. Both teams have been hitting home runs well, ranking 3rd in the league. The projected total score is 9 runs. With both teams’ pitching struggles and power hitting, the recommendation is to take the over 9.0 runs.