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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

MLB Odds: Reds vs Pirates

Courtesy of OddsShark.com:

The Cincinnati Reds will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Homer Bailey in this game. Bailey has a 0-2 record and a 7.24 ERA this season.
It'll be ace Zach Duke toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Lefthander Duke is 2-3 with a 5.13 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Johnny Cueto tossed a one-hit shutout to lead the Reds over the Pirates 9-0 on Tuesday night.
Cincinnati cashed as -130 road favorites, while the game played OVER the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Jay Bruce was 3-for-5 with three runs batted in for the Reds, as Chris Heisey went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer for Cincinnati.
Charlie Morton gave up three runs over six innings to take the loss for Pittsburgh, while Ronny Cedeno recorded the lone hit for the Pirates.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has won 4 straight games.
Pittsburgh has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 18-15 SU
Pittsburgh: 14-19 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After playing Cincinnati are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Cincinnati is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Pittsburgh's last 23 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Cincinnati
Next up:
Cincinnati home to St. Louis, Friday, May 14
Pittsburgh at Chi Cubs, Friday, May 14

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