Reds-Mets Lines Preview

The Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Citi Field. The Reds will give the ball to starter Bronson Arroyo in this one. Righthander Arroyo is 8-8 this season with a 5.85 ERA. It'll be Fernando Nieve toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Nieve is 3-2 with a 2.93 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Reds were defeated 9-6 by the Phillies last time out, as +130 underdogs. That game's 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10). Edwin Encarnacion had homered and drove in three runs in a losing effort. Micah Owings gave up eight hits and seven runs over 4 1-3 innings of work. The Mets were pounded 11-2 by the Dodgers last time out, as +135 underdogs. That game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Gary Sheffield went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Mets, who were +135 underdogs. Livan Hernandez gave up 11 hits and eight runs over four innings in the loss. Current streak: Cincinnati has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Cincinnati: 41-43 SU New York: 40-44 SU Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing NY Mets are 4-6 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 New York most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing NY Mets Cincinnati is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati NY Mets are 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Cincinnati NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Next up: NY Mets home to Cincinnati, Saturday, July 11