The Cincinnati Reds (69-68) and Toronto Blue Jays (79-58) will face off in the MLB this afternoon. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSOH.
Cincinnati is a -125 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Toronto is +105 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 8.5 total runs.
Continue below for my Blue Jays vs Reds predictions and MLB picks for Monday, September 1, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Blue Jays vs Reds Prediction
- Blue Jays vs Reds pick: Under 8.5 Runs (-120)
My Reds vs. Blue Jays best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Blue Jays vs Reds Odds
| Blue Jays Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -210 | 8.5 +100o / -120u | +105 |
| Reds Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +170 | 8.5 +100o / -120u | -125 |
Blue Jays vs Reds Preview, Picks
This system targets unders in interleague games where both teams are winning clubs, and the market sets a modest total (7ā10), which is the case in today's matchup between the Reds and Blue Jays.
The setup leverages 1.) good teams (49ā100% win rate) facing unfamiliar lineups and pitchers, 2.) matchups later in the season (game 22+) when teams settle into pitching rhythms, and 3.) home favorites (moneyline -260 to -110), suggesting stronger bullpens and undervalued run suppression due to lack of offensive familiarity.
The result is a profitable under trend in tighter, more disciplined matchups between quality teams with limited recent exposure to each other.
Blue Jays vs Reds Best Bet
- Under 8.5 (-120)
