The Colorado Rockies look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Reds arrive at Coors Field on Friday.

Bronson Arroyo, with a record of 13-9 on the season, gets the ball for the Reds, while the Rockies trot Jeff Manship to the mound in this one. He is 0-4 so far in 2013.



View Cincinnati vs Colorado Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Reds were listed as 125 favorites on the baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 10 before betting started earlier on Monday over at Sportsbook.

Power Rankings:
The Rockies - Reds odds would favor the Reds if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Colorado is rated No. 11 in the current National League Odds Shark poll, while Cincinnati is at No. 4 in the National League.



How They Match Up:
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Colorado has the National League's No. 5-rated offensive output, at 9 hits per game. The Reds average 8.4 hits per game, good for No. 9 on the National League list.

Cincinnati brings the National League's No. 4-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Rockies' league No. 12-ranked defense.

Cincinnati won its last outing, a 10-0 result against the Cardinals on August 28. Bettors who backed the Reds at +127 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Cincinnati routed St. Louis on Wednesday by a 10-0 score at Busch Stadium, plating runs all day in baseball betting action.

Colorado won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Giants on August 28. Bettors who backed the Rockies at -102 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Colorado looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Giants, a 5-4 final on Wednesday in support of Jhoulys Chacin at Coors Field.


Cincinnati Reds Trends:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Colorado are 6-4
After playing St. Louis are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Colorado Rockies Trends:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing San Francisco are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few Reds at Rockies trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cincinnati's last 16 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Colorado is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games


Next up:
Cincinnati at Colorado, Saturday, August 31