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Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays
The Cincinnati Reds and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Tropicana Field in an interleague contest.
The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Nick Lodolo in this game. Lodolo has a 8-3 record and a 3.51 ERA this season.
Lodolo's opponent in this one will be Shane Baz. The Rays right hander has a 3.95 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Rays as -109-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total opened at 7.
In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 13-0 winner on the road against the Blue Jays. Bettors on Tampa Bay at -110 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (13) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Cincinnati was a 9-4 winner on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Cincinnati at 105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (13) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Cincinnati:
Team record: 49-53 SU
Cincinnati is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 52-51 SU
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Next up:
Cincinnati at Tampa Bay Saturday, July 27