Reds-Astros: April 17 Breakdown and Winner

Hope everyone enjoyed Craig's free MLB plays this week. Craig Trapp from CT Sports Picks had another winner yesterday with the White Sox pulling off a close one in Tampa. Today our free play is going to be in the National League between Cincinnati and Houston. These divisional rivals are both in desperate need of wins to keep up with the top teams in their division. Lets take a look at these two teams records and trends!!

Records

Cincinnati 4-4; Cueto 0-1 (6.00 ERA)

Houston 3-6; Oswalt 0-2 (6.23 ERA)

Betting Trends

-Reds are 4-9 in their last 13 games on grass.

-Reds are 3-8 in Cueto's last 11 starts.

-Astros are 13-3 in their last 16 games as a home favorite.

-Astros are 8-2 in Oswalt's last 10 starts vs. National League Central.

There seem to be pretty one-sided trends in this matchup. If this has not convinced you yet, don't fret, there is even more to come.

Roy Oswalt is 24-1 in his career against the Cincinnati Reds. No, that is not a misprint. He has absolutely dominated the Reds.

Houston will hit with confidence today, especially now that the Astros are back in their home park. Oswalt will shut down the very poor-hitting Reds lineup. Cueto will keep this game close early but even this young pitcher can't shut out the Astros.

Score: Houston 4 - Cincinnati 1

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