Looking for today’s Cincinnati Reds vs. Athletics betting splits and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Moneyline, Run Line and total betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before first pitch.
Reds vs. Athletics Odds
| Market | Reds (Home) | Athletics (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -161 | +150 |
| Run Line | -1.5 (+119) | +1.5 (-144) |
| Total | Over 9.5 (-103) | Under 9.5 (-117) |
Cincinnati opens as a -161 home favorite with the total set at O/U 9.5. Andrew Abbott (5-7, 3.91 ERA) goes for the Reds against Mason Barnett (1-1, 4.85 ERA), a matchup that favors the home side on paper given Abbott’s track record and the Athletics’ seven-game losing streak.
DraftKings Betting Splits
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Reds | 82% | 45% |
| Moneyline | Athletics | 18% | 55% |
| Run Line | Reds -1.5 | 82% | 29% |
| Run Line | Athletics +1.5 | 18% | 71% |
| Total | Over 9.5 | 44% | 26% |
| Total | Under 9.5 | 56% | 74% |
Public Betting Trends
Sharp money is siding with the Athletics again despite the public heavily backing Cincinnati. The Moneyline shows 82% of bets on the Reds but only 45% of handle, while 55% of the money lands on the Athletics at +150 on just 18% of tickets. The Run Line tells the same story with 71% of handle on Athletics +1.5, and the Under 9.5 draws 74% of handle on 56% of bets.
Reds vs. Athletics Stats
Starting Pitcher Stats
| Stat | Andrew Abbott (CIN) | Mason Barnett (ATH) |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-7 | 1-1 |
| ERA | 3.91 | 4.85 |
| WHIP | 1.393 | 1.315 |
| FIP | 4.80 | 4.85 |
| xFIP | 4.92 | 4.51 |
| K% | 18.0% | 23.0% |
| BB% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| HR/9 | 1.25 | 1.52 |
| Starts | 23 | 1 |
| QS | 9 | 0 |
Team Pitching Stats
| Stat | Reds | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| ERA | 4.41 | 5.40 |
| WHIP | 1.404 | 1.493 |
| K/9 | 8.11 | 8.64 |
| K/BB | 1.89 | 2.13 |
| OBA | .244 | .268 |
Team Batting Stats
| Stat | Reds | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | .230 | .244 |
| OBP | .310 | .319 |
| SLG | .396 | .399 |
| ISO | .166 | .155 |
| OPS | .706 | .718 |
| K% | 25.2% | 22.7% |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Home Split Leader: Elly De La Cruz leads Cincinnati at home with a .312 average and .951 OPS, including 10 home runs, making him the primary threat against Barnett’s 1.52 HR/9 rate.
- Road Split Leader: Carlos Cortes paces the Athletics on the road with a .287 average and .829 OPS, while Tyler Soderstrom contributes six road home runs in 195 at-bats.
- Barnett Sample Size: Mason Barnett has just one career start with a 4.85 ERA and zero quality starts, making his workload and pitch count a significant unknown. His Earned Runs Allowed prop is set at O/U 2.5 (-144/+108).
- Abbott Walk Concerns: Andrew Abbott’s 11.2% walk rate ranks among the higher marks for qualified starters. His strikeouts prop sits at O/U 4.5 (+102/-131), reflecting a modest 18.0% K rate this season.
- Athletics Injury Impact: The Athletics are without Brent Rooker (D60, knee), Luis Severino (D60, shoulder), Jeffrey Springs (D15, hip), and Zack Gelof (D10, knee), leaving the lineup and rotation significantly depleted during a seven-game losing streak.
- Sharp Lean Persists: For the second straight game in this series, sharp money is backing the Athletics. A 37-point Moneyline handle-vs-bets gap (55% handle on 18% bets) and 53-point Run Line gap (71% handle on 18% bets) show professional interest on the underdog.
DraftKings Player Props
- Andrew Abbott Strikeouts Thrown O/U 4.5 (+102 / -131)
- Andrew Abbott Walks Allowed O/U 1.5 (-186 / +139)
- Mason Barnett Earned Runs Allowed O/U 2.5 (-144 / +108)
- Mason Barnett Hits Allowed O/U 4.5 (-108 / -123)
- Mason Barnett Walks Allowed O/U 2.5 (+149 / -200)
- Jonah Heim Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+146 / -195)
- Jacob Wilson Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+113 / -150)
- Tyler Stephenson Total Bases O/U 1.5 (+119 / -159)
DraftKings Featured Parlays
Donut Delivery (+1155)
Bet these matchups to have a shutout in the 1st inning on Thursday:
- LAA @ BAL: No Runs 1st Inning
- ATH @ CIN: No Runs 1st Inning
- NYM @ CLE: No Runs 1st Inning
- PIT @ MIL: No Runs 1st Inning
Yard Work (+1620)
Back these sluggers to go yard on Thursday:
- Sal Stewart 1+ Home Run
- Pete Alonso 1+ Home Run
Playing Favorites (+1317)
Back these favorites to take care of business in Thursday’s action:
- CIN Reds to Win (vs ATH)
- MIL Brewers to Win (vs PIT)
- ATL Braves to Win (vs MIA)
- SEA Mariners to Win (vs DET)
- BOS Red Sox to Win (vs CWS)
High Five (+799)
Wager on these pitchers to paint the corners and tally 5+ strikeouts:
- Mason Barnett 5+ Strikeouts
- Andrew Abbott 5+ Strikeouts
- Ranger Suarez 5+ Strikeouts
- Luis Castillo 5+ Strikeouts
Base Chaos (+1444)
Bet these stars to tally 2+ total bases in Thursday’s action:
- Gunnar Henderson 2+ Total Bases
- Mike Trout 2+ Total Bases
- Elly De La Cruz 2+ Total Bases
- Wilyer Abreu 2+ Total Bases
Betting Splits Summary
| Metric | Reds / Over | Athletics / Under |
|---|---|---|
| ML Handle | 45% | 55% |
| ML Bets | 82% | 18% |
| RL Handle | 29% | 71% |
| RL Bets | 82% | 18% |
| Total Handle | 26% | 74% |
| Total Bets | 44% | 56% |
FAQs
What are MLB betting splits?
Betting splits show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting splits identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.
Should you follow betting splits?
Splits are one tool among many. They are most useful when a clear divergence exists between public tickets and money handle, suggesting professional disagreement with the recreational consensus. They work best combined with line movement analysis and matchup context.
How often do DraftKings betting splits update?
DraftKings betting splits update approximately every two minutes, providing near real-time insight into how the market is moving as game time approaches.
What is the best bet for Reds vs. Athletics?
Sharp money is backing the Athletics Moneyline at +150, with 55% of handle on just 18% of tickets. The Athletics +1.5 Run Line draws 71% of handle on 18% of bets, and the Under 9.5 attracts 74% of handle. Professional bettors appear to see value on the underdog and the under despite the public siding heavily with Cincinnati.