Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cincinnati Reds (59-54) will face the Chicago Cubs (65-47) in the final game of their three-game series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon at 2:20 PM ET. Andrew
Game outlook
The Cincinnati Reds (59-54) will face the Chicago Cubs (65-47) in the final game of their three-game series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon at 2:20 PM ET. Andrew Abbott (8-1, 2.15 ERA) will start for the Reds, while Cade Horton (5-3, 3.42 ERA) will take the mound for the Cubs. Chicago holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Cincinnati. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this Reds vs. Cubs matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Reds +118 | Cubs -132
Spread: Reds +1.5 (-185) | Cubs -1.5 (+160)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 57%.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are currently performing well, having won two of their last three games. They are positioned fourth in the NL Wildcard standings, trailing the San Diego Padres by three games. The team aims to maintain their momentum and close the gap with a victory on Wednesday. Offensively, the Reds average 4.56 runs per game, ranking 10th in the league. Their batting average stands at .247, placing them 16th, with a .321 on-base percentage (10th) and a .393 slugging percentage (20th). Elly De La Cruz has been a standout performer with a .282 batting average, 19 home runs, and 73 RBI. Defensively, Cincinnati gives up an average of 4.20 runs per game, ranking 14th in the league. Opponents have a .235 batting average against them, the sixth lowest in the league. Their 3.89 ERA ranks 15th, while their 1.24 WHIP is 11th. In his recent start, Abbott surrendered three runs on five hits in 5.1 innings, resulting in a 12-11 loss to Atlanta. He holds a 3-0 record with a 2.30 ERA in five games against Chicago.