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Cincinnati Reds vs. Houston Astros
The Cincinnati Reds and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Daikin Park in an interleague contest.
The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Nick Martinez in this game. Martinez has a 1-3 record and a 4.19 ERA this season.
Martinez's opponent in this one will be Hunter Brown. The Astros right hander has a 1.67 ERA to go along with a 5-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -196-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Houston won its last outing, a 9-1 result against the Brewers on May 07. Bettors who backed the Astros at -135 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Cincinnati lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Braves on May 08. Bettors who backed the Braves at -200 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Cincinnati:
Team record: 19-20 SU
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston:
Team record: 18-18 SU
Houston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 10 games
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati at Houston Saturday, May 10