Cincinnati Reds defeat Houston Astros 3-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 9, 2026 · MLB · Houston Astros 1, Cincinnati Reds 3
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Great American Ball Park. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 4 runs combined.
Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds final score and game recap
The Cincinnati Reds won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Spencer Arrighetti (Houston Astros): 5.2 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Braden Shewmake (Houston Astros): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Chase Burns (Cincinnati Reds): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 2 strikeouts.
- Elly De La Cruz (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-4, 1 RBI.
Who covered the spread in Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds?
The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Cincinnati Reds -1.5.
Did Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds go over or under the total?
The game went under: 4 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 4.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Houston Astros 16-24 in the 2026 regular season (9-10 at home, 7-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 14 of 36 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 12 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 21-19 in the 2026 regular season (11-9 at home, 10-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 23 of 39 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 24 times and under 14 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds?
Next for the Houston Astros: at the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Next for the Cincinnati Reds: the Houston Astros at home on Sunday, May 10, 2026.