MLB Odds: Reds vs Nationals

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The fans at Nationals Park will be treated to a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals when they take their seats on Sunday. The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Bronson Arroyo in this game. Arroyo has a 5-3 record and a 4.92 ERA this season. Arroyo's opponent in this one will be Craig Stammen. The Nationals righthander has a 5.88 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Reds scored three times in the eighth inning to put away the Nationals 5-1 on Saturday, as -135 favorites. That game's six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9) set by sportsbooks. Mike Leake ran his perfect record to 5-0, allowing seven hits and one run over seven innings for the Reds. Luis Atilano was tagged for six hits and two runs over seven innings in the Nationals loss. Team records: Cincinnati: 32-24 SU Washington: 27-30 SU Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing San Francisco are 5-5 After playing Washington are 3-7 After a win are 5-5 Washington most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 2-8 After playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Cincinnati is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Cincinnati Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Next up: Cincinnati home to San Francisco, Monday, June 7 Washington home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 8 For winning point spread picks, Joe Duffy has his picks part of GodsTips, anchor of OffshoreInsiders.com A long-time veteran of the sports betting industry, Duffy got his start at Dial Sports 976 Dial It service and eventually became the most decorated scorephone handicapper in history.