MLB Odds: Astros vs Reds

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The division rival Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Great American Ball Park. The Astros will trot Felipe Paulino out to the mound in this one. Righthander Paulino has a 0-7 record and a 5.08 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Reds will be Mike Leake. The righthander has a 2.70 ERA to go along with a 4-0 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Jay Bruce blasted two out of the park driving in four runs on Saturday, leading the Reds to a 12-2 rout of the Astros. The Reds won that game as -165 favorites, and the 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9) set by sportsbooks. Aaron Harang allowed just one run on four hits in seven innings to post the victory ofr the Reds. Brian Moehler was tagged with the loss, giving up eight runs off 10 hits in only 2 2-3 innings for the Astros. Current streak: Houston has lost 3 straight games. Cincinnati has won 4 straight games. Team records: Houston: 16-33 SU Cincinnati: 30-20 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing Washington are 7-3 After playing Cincinnati are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7 Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing St. Louis are 6-4 After playing Houston are 9-1 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston Cincinnati is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Houston home to Washington, Monday, May 31 Cincinnati at St. Louis, Monday, May 31 Stevie Vincent is literally 20-25 years ahead of the oddsmakers and they will be the first to admit. His forensic sports handicapping is groundbreaking and there is nothing the books have been able to do to stop him.