Reds-Brewers Pointers

The division rival Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Miller Park.

Ace righthander Aaron Harang will take the mound for the Reds to start this game. Harang is 0-1 this season with a 2.77 ERA.

The Brewers will counter Harang with Carlos Villanueva. Righthander Villanueva has a 3.38 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Reds blew the game open with eight runs in three innings in a 12-4 win over the Brewers on Wednesday, as +135 underdogs. The 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).

Adam Dunn led the Reds with three RBIs, including a two-run homer and scored twice. Josh Fogg allowed three runs off four hits in five innings to post the win.

Jason Kendall had two hits with one run scored for the Brewers, who were -145 favorites in that game. Dave Bush gave up five runs off six hits to lose his second straight.

Team records:
Cincinnati: 5-4 SU
Milwaukee: 6-2 SU

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati

Next up:
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Friday, April 11
Milwaukee at NY Mets, Friday, April 11

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