MLB Odds: Astros vs Reds

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Cincinnati Reds will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park. Lefthander Wandy Rodriguez will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Rodriguez is 2-6 this season with a 4.33 ERA. Starting this game for the Reds will be Sam LeCure. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Astros fell 4-3 to the Brewers in the series rubber match last time out, as +110 underdogs. That game's seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9) set by sportsbooks. Matt Lindstrom gave up the winning run and suffered the loss. Scott Rolen hit a three-run home run and the Reds roared out to an early lead and crushed the Pirates 8-2 to clinch the four-game set on Thursday. The Reds won the game as -170 favorites, while the 10 runs made it OVER the night?s posted over/under (8) set by sportsbooks. Johnny Cueto pitched six scoreless innings for the Reds, striking out nine batters in that win. Current streak: Cincinnati has won 2 straight games. Team records: Houston: 16-31 SU Cincinnati: 28-20 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Cincinnati are 2-8 After playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6 Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Houston are 9-1 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games Houston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston Cincinnati is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Houston Cincinnati is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home Cincinnati is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games Next up: Cincinnati home to Houston, Saturday, May 29 Rest assured for those bettors who only purchase Stevie Vincent when he has Level 5 plays, you are doing yourself a gross disservice. Flat out his Level 2, 3 and 4 plays always have and always will win at a much higher rate than Game of the Month or Game of the Year plays elsewhere. He is part of OffshoreInsiders.com