Probable pitcher Abbott for the Reds seems to be a charm for his team as they have a 10-3 record when he starts. Probable starter Syndergaard for the Guardians seems to have the opposite effect on his team (which was the Dodgers before the trade deadline) as his team’s record is 5-10 when he starts. Syndergaard was also shelled the last game he pitched against the Reds (for the Dodgers) as he gave up 6 ERs over 3 innings.

Add to this the fact that the Guardians are 29th in avg. and 30th (dead last) in the majors against LHP. The Reds are in the top half of the majors vs RHP.

And don’t forget, the Guardians are 6-13 against teams with a winning record in the 2nd half of the season. The Reds are 8-5 against teams with a losing record in the 2nd half of the season. Lay the points and take the high value bet for the Reds in this one.