Friday, April 04, 2008

Phillies-Reds Preview

The Cincinnati Reds will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Kyle Kendrick in this game, and the Reds will counter Kendrick with righthander Josh Fogg.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Jayson Werth drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning on Thursday, as the Phillies defeated the Nationals 8-7 as -165 favorites. The 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Pedro Feliz was 2-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs for the Phillies, and Chris Coste went deep in the win. Clay Condrey fanned two batters and closed out the 10th for the victory.
Johnny Cueto combined on a one-hitter on Thursday, as the Reds defeated the Diamondbacks 3-2 in the rubber match. The Reds won the game as -130 favorites, while the team's played UNDER the day's posted over/under (9.5).
Jeff Keppinger was 2-for-3 with a solo home run for the Reds. Francisco Cordero turned away the side in the ninth for the save.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 1-2 SU
Cincinnati: 2-1 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Arizona are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Cincinnati is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Philadelphia, Saturday, April 5
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