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Cincy Reds (-120) at SD Padres - Over/Under 7
The Reds have won two straight in San Diego so far in this series and will send young lefty Travis Wood (1-1) to the mound against San Diego's Tim Stauffer (0-1, 5.06 ERA). The Reds are playing like last year's NL Central Champs and are in first place with a 8-3 record. The Reds are again one of the top offenses in the NL while SD ranks as the lowest (.213 BA). The Padres simply cannot hit and score runs, especially in spacious PetCo Park. Wood should be able to silence the Padre bats, while the Reds offense should hit SD's worst starting pitcher. Just gotta hope the defense or bullpen doesn't blow it.Go with the Reds!! The Under would seem logical as well.