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Chicago Cubs Look to Sweep Cincinnati Reds in Final Season Showdown at Wrigley Field

Game time: September 29, 2024 at 3:20 PM ET

Venue: Wrigley Field — Chicago, Illinois

Article updated Sep 29, 6:03 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Cincinnati Reds are returning to Wrigley Field in Chicago for their final game of the season against the Chicago Cubs. Cincinnati has a record of 75-85, placing them

Game outlook

The Cincinnati Reds are returning to Wrigley Field in Chicago for their final game of the season against the Chicago Cubs. Cincinnati has a record of 75-85, placing them fourth in the National League Central, while the Cubs are second in the division with a record of 82-78. The Cubs have a 4-7 record against the Reds this season. The game is scheduled for 3:20 p.m. EST with Hunter Greene starting for the Reds and Caleb Kilian starting for the Cubs. Cincinnati opened as the betting favorite at -120, with the current line at Cincinnati -108. Be sure to check out our Free MLB Picks for this game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Reds -108 | Cubs -104

Spread: Reds -1.5 (+154) | Cubs +1.5 (-174)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 52%.

Cincinnati Reds

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds secured another scoreless game against the Chicago Cubs, with a final score of 3-0. This marks the Reds' fifth consecutive loss as they aim to end their season on a positive note against the Cubs. Despite facing a struggling pitcher, Kyle Hendricks, the Reds were only able to muster two hits in yesterday's game. The team has struggled with hitting this season, with a batting average of .232 overall and .137 in their last five games. Injuries do not appear to be the issue for the Reds, but rather a lack of motivation to finish the season strong. On Sunday, right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene will be starting for the Reds, boasting a record of 75-85, an ERA of 2.83, and 166 strikeouts in 25 appearances this season. Cincinnati currently holds a power ranking of 15, ranking 16th in offense (averaging 4.35 runs per game) and defense (allowing 4.32 runs per game). Their season record stands at 76-85.

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Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs secured their sixth win in their last nine games with a 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Their pitching has been strong, with zero runs allowed in this series and three shutout games in their last six. The Cubs rank 10th in ERA at 3.79, allowing them to rely on their pitching rather than their offense. With a batting average of .243 and increasing to .259 in their recent games, their offense has been slightly above average. Right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian will start the Cubs' final game of the season, with a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 7.94 in one appearance this season. The Cubs currently have a power ranking of 8 and are ranked 12th in both offense and defense, with an overall record of 81-75. Despite Cincinnati's recent success against Chicago, the Cubs will be looking to end their season with a win at home and potentially sweep the Reds.

Chicago Cubs Continue to Dominate Cincinnati Reds at Home

The Chicago Cubs have demonstrated dominance in recent matchups at home against the Cincinnati Reds, boasting a record of 6-2 in their last eight games. Unfortunately, the Reds have shown a lack of initiative in enhancing their offense as evident in their previous series. Despite facing a subpar pitcher in their last game, the Reds were unable to capitalize and generate runs, highlighting their current offensive struggles. Given these circumstances, it is likely that the Reds will continue to struggle in generating runs, even against a Chicago pitcher with a history of difficulties in the MLB. As such, I recommend considering the Chicago Cubs Money line for this upcoming game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Reds vs Cubs archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Reds vs Cubs matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Reds-120 → -115Moved
  • Moneyline · Chicago Cubs+105 → +102Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Reds-1.5 (+140) → -1.5 (+150)Moved
  • Spread · Chicago Cubs+1.5 (-170) → +1.5 (-170)Unchanged
  • Total · Over7 (-110) → 7 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under7 (-110) → 7 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Cincinnati Reds
75-85 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Chicago Cubs
81-75 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-29T22:03:32.684Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds secured another scoreless game against the Chicago Cubs, with a final score of 3-0. This marks the Reds' fifth consecutive loss as they aim to end their season on a positive note against the Cubs. Despite facing a struggling pitcher, Kyle Hendricks, the Reds were only able to muster two hits in yesterday's game. The team has struggled with hitting this season, with a batting average of .232 overall and .137 in their last five games. Injuries do not appear to be the issue for the Reds, but rather a lack of motivation to finish the season strong. On Sunday, right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene will be starting for the Reds, boasting a record of 75-85, an ERA of 2.83, and 166 strikeouts in 25 appearances this season. Cincinnati currently holds a power ranking of 15, ranking 16th in offense (averaging 4.35 runs per game) and defense (allowing 4.32 runs per game). Their season record stands at 76-85.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-09-28Cincinnati Reds 0 · Chicago Cubs 3
  • 2024-09-27Cincinnati Reds 0 · Chicago Cubs 1
Final result

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Cincinnati Reds defeated Chicago Cubs 3-0

Cincinnati Reds defeated Chicago Cubs 3-0 on September 29, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. Cincinnati Reds' strongest period was the 10th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Cincinnati Reds -1.5 (+150) spread, Cincinnati Reds covered, while the 3 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 7.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioMoneyline · Chicago Cubs -104Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -108Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 7 (-110)Loss