MLB Betting: Astros vs Reds

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: A winning streak will be on the line for the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday when they battle the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park. The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brian Moehler in this game. Moehler has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season. Moehler's opponent in this one will be Aaron Harang. The Reds righthander has a 5.98 ERA to go along with a 3-5 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Jonny Gomes went 4-for-4 driving in four runs as the Reds pounded the Astros 15-6 on Friday. The Reds won that game as -130 favorites, while the 21 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5) set by sportsbooks. Drew Sutton blasted a grand slam home run for the Reds. Sam LeCure surrendered two runs off six hits over six innings in picking up the win. Wandy Rodriguez was chased for eight runs on eight hits over 3 1-3 innings in the Astros defeat. Current streak: Houston has lost 2 straight games. Cincinnati has won 3 straight games. Team records: Houston: 16-32 SU Cincinnati: 29-20 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Cincinnati are 2-8 After playing Cincinnati are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Houston are 9-1 After playing Houston are 8-2 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Houston is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road Houston is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing Cincinnati Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston Cincinnati is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Houston Cincinnati is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Next up: Cincinnati home to Houston, Sunday, May 30 The founder of forensic sports handicapping, Stevie Vincent has been a professional gambler since 2002. His plays are now public and a must for totals bettors as mastering over/under is his specialty.