Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Predictions July 31, 2023: A. Abbott vs M. Stroman
Cubs Looking for Postseason Contention as Reds and Cubs Face Off on Monday
Game outlook
Cubs Looking for Postseason Contention as Reds and Cubs Face Off on Monday Night
Game Info
When: Monday, 7/31/2023 @ 8:05pm EST
Where: Wrigley Field Stadium Reds vs Cubs Odds & Probabilities Moneyline: Reds +104 | Cubs -116
Spread: Reds +1.5 (-200) | Cubs -1.5 (+173)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 54%.
The Chicago Cubs, sitting in third place in the NL Central standings, will host the first-place Cincinnati Reds on Monday night in Wrigley Field. With the Cubs having come on strong of late, this series could be an interesting one as the Reds have accounted for a 4-1 record over the five meetings the teams have had this season. Reds' Andrew Abbott (ERA: 1.9) is slated to start against Cubs' Marcus Stroman (ERA: 3.51; Chicago is the betting favorite opening at -121, with the line now at -116.
Cincinnati Reds
The Reds are barely ahead in the NL Central standings, just 0.5 games ahead of second-place Milwaukee. Jonathan India was recently placed on the injured list with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, hitting .251 with 14 homers and 12 steals prior. After winning two of three against NL Central rival Milwaukee, the Reds then won 9-0 against the Dodgers, hitting three homers and Elly De La Cruz tallying four hits. Lefty Andrew Abbott takes the mound for the Cubs, 6-2 with a 1.90 ERA and having allowed just two runs and 11 hits over his last 20 innings. The Cincinnati Reds, ranked 13 overall with an offense (scoring 4.82 per game) and defense (allowing 4.88 per game) ranking of #10 and #23 respectively, are ahead in the NL Central standings with an impressive 75-87 record. They are just 0.5 games ahead of Milwaukee and had been expecting to be sellers, but may find themselves buyers instead. Recently, second baseman Jonathan India was placed on the 10-day injured list due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Prior to this, he had been hitting .251 with 14 homers and 12 steals, leading the NL Central in stolen bases. Over the weekend they won two of three against the Milwaukee Brewers, then won 9-0 against the Dodgers, helping Elly De La Cruz hit four hits and three homers. For the Cubs, lefty Andrew Abbott will take the mound, having had a stellar 1.90 ERA and having allowed just two runs and 11 hits over his last 20 innings.