Griffey's milestone quest shifts to Florida

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06/06/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Youngster Johnny Cueto tries again to break through on the road tonight, when the Cincinnati Reds head to Miami's Dolphin Stadium to begin a four-game weekend series with the host Florida Marlins.

The Reds also hit town with future Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. still on the brink of a milestone.

The Cincinnati native, who has 599 home runs for his career, has gone 3-for-7 with a pair of doubles and three walks since his last round-tripper on Saturday against Atlanta.

He was 1-for-4 in the finale of a four-game series at Philadelphia on Thursday, including a warning-track fly out to center field in his final at- bat.

Meanwhile, Cueto, who's won two straight starts after losing five of six decisions during a rough stretch, still sits at 0-4 with a 7.99 earned run average in five outings away from Great American Ball Park.

He's allowed 33 hits and 21 earned runs in 23 2/3 road innings, while allowing an opposition batting average of .337.

The 22-year-old Dominican beat the Braves in Cincinnati on Sunday, allowing four hits and two runs over seven innings of the Reds' 6-2 triumph. He has never faced the Marlins.

Florida counters with another youngster, 23-year-old Gainesville native Andrew Miller, who's winless in two starts since a stretch in which he'd win four of five decisions.

Miller, a 6-foot-6, 210-pound southpaw, allowed three hits and two earned runs over five innings his last time out, getting a no-decision in Florida's 7-5 loss at Philadelphia.

He'd been beaten by the New York Mets one start earlier and hasn't won since May 22, when he pitched seven scoreless innings in the Marlins' 4-0 blanking of Arizona.

Miller has never faced the Reds.

On Thursday in Philadelphia, Cole Hamels tossed a three-hitter as the Phillies topped the Reds, 5-0, in the finale of their four-game set at Citizens Bank Park.

Cincinnati's Homer Bailey (0-1) made his season debut after being recalled from Triple-A Louisville before the game and took the loss. He allowed five runs -- two earned -- on four hits in 6 1/3 frames while being the victim of lackluster defense.

Paul Janish and Jerry Hairston Jr. collected the other hits for the Reds -- both doubles -- as Cincinnati fell to 1-3 in the first half of their eight- game road swing.

In Atlanta on Thursday, Chipper Jones hit his 400th career home run and the Braves defeated the Marlins, 7-5, in the finale of a four-game series at Turner Field.

Hanley Ramirez homered and scored twice for the Marlins, who have lost four of their last five games and concluded their 10-game road trip with a 3-7 mark.

Dan Uggla finished 3-for-5 while Jacque Jones notched an RBI and a run scored in the losing effort.

Florida starter Ricky Nolasco (5-4) surrendered seven runs on 11 hits over 5 2/3 innings and absorbed the loss.

The Reds have won all three of their matchups so far this year against the Marlins, but lost three of four in Florida last season.

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We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS.  Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned.  For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go.  As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190).  Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”.   By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet.  For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction.  On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later.  Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick.  Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com

New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
 New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season. 
 
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls

Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times. 
 
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons

Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season. 
 
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS. 
 
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