Reds-Pirates Pointers

The division rival Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at PNC Park.
The Reds will trot Johnny Cueto out to the mound in this one. Righthander Cueto has a 7-11 record and a 5.01 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Pirates will be ace Ian Snell. The righthander has a 6.06 ERA to go along with a 4-9 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ryan Doumit and Jason Michaels drove in two runs apiece as the Pirates defeated the Reds 5-2 on Wednesday, as -160 favorites. The Pirates won the game as -160 favorites, while the seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Michaels cracked a two-run dinger for the Pirates. Paul Maholm tossed eight innings for the win, allowing two runs off seven hits.
Corey Patterson and Jay Bruce hit solo home runs for the Reds, who were +145 underdogs. Josh Fogg surrendered four runs in 4 2-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 53-68 SU
Pittsburgh: 55-65 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 2-8
After playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Next up:
Cincinnati home to St. Louis, Friday, August 15
Pittsburgh home to NY Mets, Friday, August 15

 

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