Cincinnati Reds defeat Houston Astros 5-0: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 10, 2026 · MLB · Houston Astros 0, Cincinnati Reds 5
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 5-0 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Great American Ball Park. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 0.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 5 runs combined.
Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds final score and game recap
The Cincinnati Reds scored 3 runs in the fourth inning, the most by either team in an inning. They led 4-0 after five innings. They outscored the Houston Astros 1-0 the rest of the way.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kai-Wei Teng (Houston Astros): 3.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Jose Altuve (Houston Astros): 1-for-4.
- Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Spencer Steer (Cincinnati Reds): 1-for-5, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds?
The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 0.5-run favorites, winning by 5 runs.
The run line opened at Cincinnati Reds -1.5 and closed at Cincinnati Reds -0.5.
Did Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 4.
The total opened and closed at 9.
Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Houston Astros between the open and the close, and the Cincinnati Reds covered.
Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Houston Astros 16-25 in the 2026 regular season (9-10 at home, 7-15 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 14 of 37 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 13 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Houston Astros.
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 22-19 in the 2026 regular season (12-9 at home, 10-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 24 of 40 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 24 times and under 15 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Cincinnati Reds.
What's next for Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds?
Next for the Houston Astros: the Seattle Mariners at home on Monday, May 11, 2026. Next for the Cincinnati Reds: the Washington Nationals at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.