Reds-Indians Odds Preview

The Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Progressive Field. The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Aaron Harang in this game. Harang has a 5-7 record and a 3.66 ERA this season. The Indians will counter Harang with Jeremy Sowers. Lefthander Sowers has a 6.82 ERA to go along with a 0-5 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Reds ended the Blue Jays' three-game win streak with a 7-5 victory in the rubber match on Thursday, as +115 underdogs. That game's 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Joey Votto went 4-for-5 at the plate with three RBIs, including a solo home run for the Reds. Johnny Cuteo improved to 7-4 with the win, and Francisco Cordero notched his 18th save. The Indians were defeated 3-2 by the Pirates in Thursday's rubber match, as -155 favorites. That game's five runs went UNDER the night's posted over/under (8.5). Victor Martinez went 2-for-3 at the plate with a solo home run. Matt Herges gave up the winning run and was saddled with the loss. Current streak: Cleveland has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Cincinnati: 35-36 SU Cleveland: 30-44 SU Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Toronto are 4-4 After a win are 3-7 Cleveland most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After playing Pittsburgh are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 10 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 10 games when playing Cleveland Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing at home against Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up: Cleveland home to Cincinnati, Saturday, June 27