MLB Handicapping: Reds vs Pirates

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Pittsburgh Pirates will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Johnny Cueto in this game. Cueto has a 1-1 record and a 5.18 ERA this season. Meanwhile, it'll be Charlie Morton who starts for the Pirates. Righthander Morton is 1-5 with a 10.30 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Bronson Arroyo allowed one run over seven innings to earn the win, as the Reds edged the Pirates 2-1 on Monday night. Cincinnati won as -130 road favorites, while the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total set by oddsmakers. Scott Rolen was 2-for-4 with a run batted in for the Reds, who also got an RBI from Laynce Nix in the win. Ronny Cedeno homered for Pittsburgh, while Ross Ohlendorf gave up one run over four innings to take the loss for the Pirates. Current streak: Cincinnati has won 3 straight games. Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Cincinnati: 17-15 SU Pittsburgh: 14-18 SU Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing Pittsburgh are 8-2 After a win are 6-4 Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After playing Cincinnati are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road Cincinnati is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Pittsburgh Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Pittsburgh's last 22 games when playing at home against Cincinnati Pittsburgh is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Cincinnati Next up: Pittsburgh home to Cincinnati, Wednesday, May 12 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.