Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies 6/5/24 MLB Betting Picks

Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies 6/5/24 – The Cincinnati Reds, holding a 25-32 record, are set to face off against the Colorado Rockies with a 21-35 standing on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in what promises to be an engaging MLB matchup. This game is not just a contest of two teams trying to climb up from the bottom of their respective divisions but also an excellent opportunity for bettors looking for MLB top free picks. As they prepare to battle it out at Coors Field, let’s dive into the details of this mid-week game.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies 6/5/24

Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies 6/5/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Reds	-1.5 +107	O 11 -127	-135
Rockies	+1.5 -132	U 11 -101	+115

Series win ✔️
W in 8 of the last 11 ✔️#ATOBTTR pic.twitter.com/hahyYuoQob

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 5, 2024

The betting odds for this game are yet to be announced, but given the performance and statistical backing of both teams, this section will be pivotal for bettors. The Reds and Rockies have had their struggles this season, reflected in their sub-.500 records, which means there could be value in the moneyline or spread, depending on the final odds.

Graham Ashcraft (4-3, 4.76 ERA) vs. Dakota Hudson (2-7, 5.02 ERA)

Graham Ashcraft’s performance this season can be aptly described as both invulnerable and sensitive at the same time. Thus, Ashcraft has had some struggles with a weak 4-3 W/L record and 4.76 ERA with 58.2 innings. It is also this aspect that gives him 1.45 WHIP and probability to provide hits that might be a worry at the ‘Coors Field’. Nevertheless, the strengths illustrated by Ashcraft when it comes to disposing the Colorado Rockies’ lineup with a power packed punch cannot be overemphasized as the Rockies have been known not to have a very stable batting line up.

On the other side, Dakota Hudson of the Rockies with a record of 2-7 and an ERA of 5.02 has also been struggling. Subsequently his high WHIP of 1.48 and relatively low strikeout rate imply poor game management. Hudson’s weakness of giving many walks and hits may cause havoc with the Reds’ batters especially in this ballpark that seems to frown on pitchers.

Assessing the Reds’ Offensive Play

As for the offense, the Cincinnati Reds have been rather weak this season and have a team batting average of .217. Although the average is low they have achieved a total of 53 home runs and average a slugging percentage of .359. Their on base plus is .301 which shows that sometimes they are not able to create base runners. These statistics shall be important as they are set to face a Rockies pitching that has not been very friendly to runs this year.

Analyzing the Rockies’ Performance at the Plate

On the other hand, the Colorado Rockies have provided a better bench with the average of .248 and somewhat higher runs. Their slugging average of .386 signifies the team’s power of going for extra bases, of course, complemented by 49 home runs this season. The Rockies’ on base percentage of .310, along with playing at their home ground could give the Rockies a chance to create scores against the Reds ‘bowlers.

Trends

Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends

Reds are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Cincinnati Reds are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Reds are 17-10 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Reds’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 13 of Reds’ 31 last games at home

Colorado Rockies Betting Trends

Rockies are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Colorado Rockies are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Rockies are 15-15 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Rockies’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 12 of Rockies’ 27 last games at home