Braves-Reds Odds Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Great American Ball Park. The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tommy Hanson in this game. Hanson has a 1-0 record and a 6.17 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Reds will be Matt Maloney. The lefthander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 122-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Micah Owings smacked a three-run homer to lead the Reds in a 4-3 win over the Braves on Wednesday, as +135 underdogs. The game's seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Owings allowed just two runs over six innings to get the win, and Francisco Cordero closed out the game with his 16th save. Yunel Escobar went deep for a two-run shot for the Braves, who were -155 favorites. Javier Vazquez was tagged for four runs over eight innings in a losing effort. Current streak: Atlanta has lost 4 straight games. Cincinnati has won 2 straight games. Team records: Atlanta: 30-34 SU Cincinnati: 33-31 SU Atlanta most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 3-7 After playing Cincinnati are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-6 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Atlanta is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games Cincinnati is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Atlanta Cincinnati is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Atlanta at Boston, Friday, June 19 Cincinnati home to Chi White Sox, Friday, June 19