Braves-Reds Preview

The Atlanta Braves will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tim Hudson in this game. Hudson has a 7-3 record and a 2.90 ERA this season. Hudson's opponent in this one will be Johnny Cueto. The Reds righthander has a 5.40 ERA to go along with a 3-5 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Jay Bruce hit a walk-off home run in the 10th inning on Saturday, as the Reds got past the Braves 8-7. The Reds won the game as +125 underdogs, while the 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10). Ken Griffey Jr. belted a two-run homer and finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs for the Reds. Francisco Cordero pitched a scoreless 10th to earn the victory. Mark Teixeira went 2-for-6 and hit a three-run homer for the Braves, who were -135 favorites. Manny Acosta gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss. Current streak: Atlanta has lost 2 straight games. Cincinnati has won 2 straight games. Team records: Atlanta: 29-27 SU Cincinnati: 27-29 SU Atlanta most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Florida are 4-6 After playing Cincinnati are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3 Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 8-2 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 20 of Atlanta's last 25 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta's last 13 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta Cincinnati is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 20 of Cincinnati's last 25 games when playing Atlanta Next up: Atlanta home to Florida, Monday, June 2 Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Monday, June 2 Check out timeless articles on sports gaming strategy at OffshoreInsiders.com