Reds-Nationals Pointspread Pointers

The Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Nationals Park. Homer Bailey will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day. Righthander Bailey is 0-4 this season with a 6.52 ERA. Starting this game for the Nationals will be Odalis Perez. The lefthander has a 4.38 ERA to go along with a 3-8 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Reds scattered 17 hits as they earned a 9-5 win over the Astros as +115 underdogs on Wednesday. The 14 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Adam Dunn belted two home runs and finished 3-for-5 at the plate for the Reds. Edinson Volquez surrendered five runs over 6 1-3 innings for the win. The Nationals were doubled 8-4 by the Phillies last time out, as +120 underdogs. The game's 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Jesus Flores had one RBI and Kory Casto scored on a wild pitch for the Nationals. John Lannan was rocked for eight runs off nine hits in 5 2-3 innings of work. Current streak: Washington has lost 9 straight games. Team records: Cincinnati: 51-58 SU Washington: 38-70 SU Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing Houston are 3-7 After a win are 6-4 Washington most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After a loss are 1-9 A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Next up: Washington home to Cincinnati, Saturday, August 2