Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Predictions August 3, 2023: L. Weaver vs J. Taillon

Game outlook

Cubs vs Reds Showdown at Wrigley Field: Cubs Favored Despite Loss in Tuesday Night Game

Game Info

When: Thursday, 8/3/2023 @ 8:05pm EST

Where: Wrigley Field Stadium Reds vs Cubs Odds & Probabilities Moneyline: Reds +140 | Cubs -160

Spread: Reds +1.5 (-137) | Cubs -1.5 (+120)

Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 62%.

The final game of a four-game series between Cincinnati and Chicago, played in the Friendly Confines on the north side of the Windy City, pits Luke Weaver (ERA: 6.8) and the Reds against Jameson Taillon (ERA: 5.36) and the Cubs. With Chicago opening as the betting favorite at -150, the current line favors the home team at -160. Who will get the upper hand on getaway day? This article was published prior to the conclusion of the Wednesday night's contest.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds had a rough Tuesday night game against the Chicago Cubs and suffered a loss, cutting their two-game win streak short. Matt McLain led the team with three hits, while Nick Senzel, Spencer Steer, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Tyler Stephenson each contributed two. Stephenson hit his eight homerun of the season, but their efforts were not enough to keep them from falling to the Cubs, with Ben Lively (4-7) allowing 13 runs on 13 hits with two walks over four innings. On Wednesday, Luke Weaver is taking the mound for the Reds and logging his 19th start of the season. His record for the season is 2-3 with a 6.80 ERA, a 1.605 WHIP, 28 walks and 53 strikeouts over 86 innings of work this season. He has a 0-1 record with a 5.68 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP, five walks and nine strikeouts in his last three starts. Cincinnati is ranked 8th in offense, scoring an average of 4.87 per game, and 23rd in defense, allowing an average of 4.83 points per game, and currently sits at 59-51 for the season.