Reds-Cubs Odds Preview

The division rival Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Wrigley Field. The Reds will trot Micah Owings out to the mound in this one. Righthander Owings has a 6-9 record and a 5.55 ERA this season. Owings's opponent in this one will be Rich Harden. The Cubs righthander has a 4.86 ERA to go along with a 6-6 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Aramis Ramirez belted a two-run homer as the Cubs defeated the Reds 5-3 on Saturday. The Cubs won the game as -140 favorites, while the team's played UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Alfonso Soriano and Milton Bradley also went deep for the Cubs. Kevin Hart went six innings on the hill for the victory, allowing just five hits and one run. Joey Votto belted a solo home run and had a sacrifice fly RBI for the Reds, who were +120 underdogs. Johnny Cuteo gave up nine hits and four runs over six innings in the loss. Current streak: Cincinnati has lost 5 straight games. Chicago has won 3 straight games. Team records: Cincinnati: 44-52 SU Chicago: 50-45 SU Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing San Diego are 4-6 After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After a loss are 3-7 Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 7-3 After playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home Chi Cubs are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati Next up: Cincinnati home to San Diego, Monday, July 27 Chi Cubs home to Houston, Monday, July 27