Giants vs. Reds odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday afternoon from proven model

The Cincinnati Reds go for the series sweep when they take on the visiting San Francisco Giants in the last of their three-game set on Thursday. Cincinnati is coming off an 8-3 win over San Francisco on Wednesday. The Giants (86-12), who have lost four straight on the road, are 3-5 on the road this season. The Reds (11-7), who have three of their last four, are 6-5 on their home field.

First pitch from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati is set for 12:40 p.m. ET. The Giants lead the all-time series 1,237-1,037, but the Reds hold a 6-4 advantage in the last 10. Cincinnati is a -129 favorite on the money line (risk $129 to win $100) in the latest Giants vs. Reds odds, while the over/under, is 8.

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