Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Cincinnati Reds will face the Chicago Cubs in game two of their series at Wrigley Field. The Reds have a record of 75-87 while the Cubs sit at 82-78 in the National League Central. Cincinnati has a 7-4 season record against the Cubs. The game is set for 2:20 p.m. EST with Rhett Lowder and Kyle Hendricks as the starting pitchers. Chicago is favored to win, with the current line at Chicago -125. Make sure to stay updated for all the latest MLB picks!

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Reds +115 | Cubs -125

Spread: Reds +1.5 (-196) | Cubs -1.5 (+170)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 56%.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds suffered their fourth consecutive loss yesterday against the Chicago Cubs, with a final score of 1-0. This defeat marks the end of a disappointing five-game road trip, during which the team went 0-3. The Reds have struggled this season with hitting, ranking fourth to last in the league with a batting average of .232. Despite their hitting woes, they have managed to score runs by getting on base through walks and hit by pitches. Cincinnati ranks 10th in walks and fourth in hit by pitches. Additionally, they excel at stealing bases, ranking third in MLB in stolen bases. However, in their last five games, the Reds have only managed to average two runs per game, with two of those games resulting in a shutout. On Saturday, right-handed pitcher Rhett Lowder, with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 1.40 in 5 appearances, will take the mound for the Reds. This season marks Lowder's debut in the major league. With an overall power ranking of 15, the Reds rank 15th in offense, scoring an average of 4.38 runs per game, and 16th in defense, allowing an average of 4.34 runs against them per game. Their current season record stands at 76-84.