Rockies-Reds Odds Preview

The Colorado Rockies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
The Rockies will trot ace Aaron Cook out to the mound in this one. Righthander Cook has a 10-3 record and a 3.87 ERA this season.
The Reds will counter Cook with Justin Lehr. Righthander Lehr has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockies scored three runs in the seventh inning and helped them double the Mets 4-2 on Thursday, as -140 favorites. The Rockies won the game as -140 favorites, while the six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Clint Barmes belted a two-run homer to lead the Rockies, and Jorge De La Rosa improved to 9-7 with the victory.
The Reds were defeated 7-4 by the Padres last time out, as -160 favorites. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Adam Rosales belted a three-run homer in a losing effort for the Reds. Johnny Cueto was rocked for nine hits and six runs over five innings on the hill.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 2 straight games.
Cincinnati has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 56-46 SU
Cincinnati: 45-56 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing San Diego are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Colorado is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing Colorado
Cincinnati is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Colorado
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Colorado, Saturday, August 1

 

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