Early sharp money is zeroing in on the moneyline for Saturday’s Royals vs. Reds matchup, activating our Big Money and Sharp Action signals.
The Reds are slightly favored at home in the second game of the series. Michael Wacha will get the start for the Royals, squaring off against Nick Lodolo for the Reds, setting the stage for the interleague clash.
The Royals took the opening game of the series as underdogs. Utilizing Bet Labs, we’ve logged one side bringing in a ton of big bets – enough to move the odds for Saturday’s game.
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Royals vs. Reds Prediction Saturday Using Smart-Money Bets
Several key indicators underline why locking in the Reds moneyline is a strong play. Notably, our data reveals Sharp Action activated in Cincinnati.
Sharp bettors, known for their market-moving influence, were also backing the Reds at open yesterday, signaling a neat trend in how pros view the AL vs. NL series.
The Royals offense is one of the best in baseball at home, but the production drops off on the road significantly.
Furthermore, the price dynamics are playing out intriguingly. The steam move on Bet Labs was on Reds -120, driving the price up.
As of now, the Reds moneyline price has escalated to -140 on BetMGM, yet FanDuel presents a more attractive -126 moneyline. This modest price makes the Reds a compelling pick at home, especially in light of the sharp money in step.
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PRO Report Pick: Reds Moneyline
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