Cincinnati starter Vladimir Gutierrez is a promising rookie with a 2-1 record, 2.65 ERA and 1.12 WHIP. Milwaukee starter lefty Eric Lauer is a journeyman, who is the Brewers' No. 6 starter. He's 1-2 with a 4.82 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. 

Gutierrez beat the Brewers, 7-3, this past Wednesday with a quality start giving up two earned runs in seven innings with seven strikeouts. That was Milwaukee's lone loss in its last 10 games. 

The Reds, though, also have been hot winning eight of their last 10. The Brewers padded their hot streak by beating the Pirates and Diamondbacks a combined seven times during their last 10 games. 

Cincinnati is 6-3 on the season versus lefty starters. The Brewers have the superior defense and bullpen. The Reds, however, own a huge offensive edge and the better starting pitcher. 

So at this plus price, I'll go with the Reds.