Monday, August 29, 2011

National League Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds

A winning streak will be on the line for the Cincinnati Reds on Monday when they battle the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park.

The Phillies will trot Cole Hamels out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Hamels has a 13-7 record and a 2.62 ERA this season.

Hamels's opponent in this one will be Homer Bailey. The Reds righthander has a 4.44 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Reds were a 5-4 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Nationals. That made winners of bettors who got Cincinnati at -140 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games. Cincinnati has won 4 straight games.

Team records: Philadelphia: 83-46 SU Cincinnati: 67-66 SU

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3 After playing Florida are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 2-8 After playing Washington are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games Philadelphia is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati Philadelphia is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games on the road Cincinnati is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Cincinnati is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Next up: Cincinnati home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, August 30

National League Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds

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