Chicago vs Cincinnati Reds Predictions September 3, 2023: J. Taillon vs C. Spiers

Game outlook

The Cincinnati Reds (70-67 SU, 3rd NL Central) will host the Chicago Cubs (72-63 SU, 2nd NL Central) at Great American Ball Park on Sunday as these NL Central foes battle for wild card positioning in the NL playoff race. Jameson Taillon (7-9, ERA: 5.55) and Brandon Williamson (4-4, ERA 4.2) are the starting pitchers respectively with the Cubs favorited at -130 on the money line and the over/under set at 9.5 runs. First pitch is at 12:10 p.m. ET.

Game Info

When: Sunday, 9/3/2023 @ 12:10pm EST

Where: Great American Ball Park Stadium Cubs vs Reds Betting Odds Moneyline: Cubs -121 | Reds +111

Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+122) | Reds +1.5 (-147)

Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 55%.

Chicago Cubs

Since the All-Star break, the Cubs have been surging up the standings with seven wins in their last 10 games. They gained ground on the first-place Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week by taking two out of three games and then split a doubleheader at Cincinnati on Friday. Cody Bellinger was an offensive standout going 4-for-8 with two home runs and four RBI in the two games. Nico Hoerner has been a standout for the Cubs with team highs of 80 runs scored and 34 stolen bases. As a team, the Cubs average five runs per game while their defense ranks #14 in the league and concede an average of points per game. On the mound Sunday, Jameson Taillon is expected to make his 25th start. He has a 5.62 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP to go along with 106 strikeouts in 121.2 innings. Chicago has an overall record of 72-63. Belli homers in back-to-back games! 💣 pic.twitter.com/WEPF1V5Z6e