Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cincinnati Reds will conclude their home series against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday evening at 7:10 PM Eastern. The Reds have been performing well, winning five of
Game outlook
The Cincinnati Reds will conclude their home series against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday evening at 7:10 PM Eastern. The Reds have been performing well, winning five of their last six games, including the first two of this series. Kyle Hendricks will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs, with a high ERA of 6.95, while Nick Lodolo will take the mound for the Reds with an ERA of 3.45. Cincinnati is the betting favorite, opening at -144 and currently sitting at -147. Stay tuned for an exciting matchup between these two teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs +132 | Reds -147
Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-154) | Reds -1.5 (+135)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 60%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs struggled early in their recent game, falling behind 0-5 after the first two innings. Despite a few offensive highlights, including multiple hits from Cody Bellinger and a strong pitching performance from Justin Steele, the team ultimately fell short. RHP Kyle Hendricks is set to close out the series, hoping to improve upon his 2-9 record and 6.95 ERA. The Cubs have faced challenges with their batting average and leaving runners stranded, but have shown improvement in July. With a power ranking of 17 and a 25th ranking in offense, the Cubs are looking to finish the month on a strong note.