The Cincinnati Reds host the Cleveland Guardians for their home opener at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday at 4:10 pm EST. This Battle of Ohio matchup continues an intrastate rivalry dating back to 1989.

Current standings:

• Guardians: 2-2 (tied for 2nd in AL Central)
• Reds: Split series with Braves (3rd in NL Central, 0.5 games back)

Betting odds:

• Guardians: -1.5 runs (+150)
• Reds: +1.5 runs (+120)
• Over/under: 8 runs (-115/-105)
• Moneyline: Both teams -110

Pitching matchup:

• Guardians: Shane Bieber (0-0, 4.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 4 K in opener)
• Reds: Tyler Mahle (1-0, 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 7 K in opener)

Key players:

• Reds: Kyle Farmer (.357, 4 RBIs)
• Guardians: Steven Kwan (.692, 9 hits, 2 2B, 1 3B, 3 RBI)

Prediction: Reds win by one run in front of the home crowd in what should be a competitive pitcher's duel between each team's ace.

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