Reds-Royals Lines Preview

The Cincinnati Reds will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Righthander Johnny Cueto will take the mound for the Reds to start this game. Cueto is 6-3 this season with a 2.33 ERA. Starting this game for the Royals will be Brian Bannister. The righthander has a 4.53 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Royals scored five runs early and went on to defeat the Reds 7-4 on Saturday, as -115 favorites. That game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Willie Bloomquist went 3-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs to lead the way. Kyle Davies tossed five innings for the win, giving up three runs off two hits. Ryan Hanigan had two hits and drove in two runs for the Reds, who were +105 underdogs. Bronson Arroyo surrendered 11 hits and six runs over five innings in the loss. Current streak: Cincinnati has lost 3 straight games. Kansas City has won 2 straight games. Team records: Cincinnati: 31-30 SU Kansas City: 27-34 SU Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 4-6 After playing Kansas City are 5-2 After a loss are 5-5 Kansas City most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Arizona are 6-4 After playing Cincinnati are 2-5 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Cincinnati is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road Kansas City is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home Kansas City is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games Next up: Cincinnati home to Atlanta, Tuesday, June 16 Kansas City home to Arizona, Tuesday, June 16