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Friday MLB Daytime Betting Preview – Reds at Cubs

Posted on July 1, 2010July 2, 2010 by Jeff Mattinger in Headlines

Both teams get set for the second game of a holiday weekend series at the Friendly Confines.

Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs

Cincinnati won its ninth consecutive extra-innings road game with a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Reds continue to show why their the best team in baseball in tight games with 15 final-at-bat wins. Thursday’s game marked the beginning of the team’s longest road trip of the season, which will last until the All-Star break. The lineup tallied 16 hits in the game, but still stranded 13 runners on base while going 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Cincinnati moved its road record to 18-16 on the season (+320) and continues to be rock solid 23-14 against divisional foes (+890).

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Wednesday MLB Daytime Betting Preview – Astros at Brewers

Posted on June 29, 2010June 30, 2010 by Jeff Mattinger in Headlines

Don’t expect a low-scoring contest in this battle between NL Central foes.

Houston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers

Houston fell 7-5 in the middle game of a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. The Astros came into the contest winners of four of their last six games, but now find themselves needing a victory to salvage an even record in June (13-14, +450). Tuesday’s starting pitcher Brett Myers fell to 1-6 on the road, but carries a 4-0 record at home. The right-hander came into the contest with a 4-1 mark and 1.94 ERA in nine previous appearances against the Brew Crew. The Astros can definitely look forward to the calendar turning to Wednesday, as the team has captured eight straight games. They are 9-3 overall on the day of the week, which is their best record of any day (+790).

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Wednesday MLB Daytime Betting Preview – Phillies at Reds

Posted on June 29, 2010June 29, 2010 by Jeff Mattinger in Headlines

The much-improved Reds may find themselves as a +150 or higher home underdog for the first time this season.

Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds

Philadelphia picked up a 9-6 extra-innings victory in the middle game of this three-game series, while ending Cincinnati relief pitcher Arthur Rhodes record-tying scoreless innings streak for a reliever. The Phillies guaranteed at least a .500 record in June (13-12, +90 ), as the team has gone 131-134 in the month over the last 10 seasons. Philadelphia has enjoyed success against the NL Central Division in 2010, moving its record to 12-4, including sweeps of Houston and Milwaukee on the road. Over their last 13 games (9-4), the Phillies have scored 87 runs and hit a combined .273. Philadelphia finds itself as a road favorite of -150 to -175 for just the fourth time this season (-120), with the total being 3-1 O/U in those games.

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