Cincinnati is starting Williamson in this game he has allowed 15 earned runs over his last 4 starts. Williamson has allowed at least 1 home run in 4 of his last 5 games including 3 home runs in his last start.

Kansas City is starting Lyles in this game who is 0-10 with a 6.84 ERA on the season. Lyles has allowed 4+ earned runs in 7 of his last 8 starts. Lyles has allowed 5+ earned runs in 5 of his last 8 starts. Lyles has allowed at least 1 home run in 7 of his last 8 starts.

Cincinnati has some young rookies in McLain and De La Cruz who have been hitting very well for them. There should be plenty of runs from both teams in this game

Free Pick: Over 9.5