Reds-Astros Pointspread Pointers

The Cincinnati Reds and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Minute Maid Park. The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Edison Volquez in this game. Volquez has a 12-3 record and a 2.81 ERA this season. The Astros will counter Volquez with Wandy Rodriguez. Lefthander Rodriguez has a 3.18 ERA to go along with a 6-3 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 113-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Carlos Lee went 2-for-4 with a grand slam to lead the Astros over the Reds 6-2 on Tuesday night. Houston cashed as -115 home favorites as the teams played under the 9.5-run total set by oddsmakers. Miguel Tejada was 2-for-4 with a solo shot for the Astros, while winning pitcher Brian Moehler allowed two runs over 8 2-3 innings for Houston. Bronson Arroyo was rocked for six runs over 6 1-3 innings to take the loss for Cincinnati, as Arroyo drove in a run for the Reds. Current streak: Cincinnati has lost 5 straight games. Houston has won 3 straight games. Team records: Cincinnati: 50-58 SU Houston: 50-56 SU Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing Houston are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7 Houston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing NY Mets are 2-8 After playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up: Cincinnati at Washington, Friday, August 1 Houston home to NY Mets, Friday, August 1