Red Sox-Reds Pointers

The Boston Red Sox will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Red Sox will trot Justin Masterson out to the mound in this one. Righthander Masterson has a 3-0 record and a 2.59 ERA this season. The Reds will counter Masterson with ace Aaron Harang. Righthander Harang has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 2-9 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Mike Lowell belted a grand slam to help the Red Sox cruise past the Orioles 9-2 in the rubber match of a three-game series on Thursday. The Red Sox won that game as -155 favorites, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5). J.D. Drew hit a two-run homer and Kevin Youkilis also had two RBIs in the win. Jon Lester tossed seven innings for the win, allowing two runs off seven hits. The Reds avoided a three-game sweep at home with a 6-2 win over the Cardinals on Thursday, as -140 favorites. The game's eight runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Bronson Arroyo led the way with two hits, including a solo home run. Arroyo also tossed six shutout innings, but Jared Burton got credit for the win. Current streak: Boston has won 2 straight games. Team records: Boston: 42-27 SU Cincinnati: 32-36 SU Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Cincinnati are 3-0 After playing Baltimore are 7-3 After a win are 6-4 Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 1-2 After playing St. Louis are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Boston is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road Cincinnati is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games at home Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Cincinnati home to Boston, Saturday, June 14