Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs will face off in an upcoming game as both teams aim to turn around their recent struggles. The Reds currently have a 24-32 record and
Game outlook
The Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs will face off in an upcoming game as both teams aim to turn around their recent struggles. The Reds currently have a 24-32 record and are in last place in the National League Central Division after suffering two consecutive losses. On the other hand, the Cubs have a 28-29 record and have fallen below .500 with only two wins in their last 10 games, placing them in third in the division. Graham Ashcraft will start as pitcher for the Reds, with a recent ERA of 4.67, while Javier Assad will start for the Cubs, with an ERA of 2.17. Chicago is favored to win, opening at -149 and the current line is Chicago -144. For the best MLB Predictions, look no further.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Reds +130 | Cubs -144
Spread: Reds +1.25 (-210) | Cubs -1.25 (-109)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 59%.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are currently facing a challenging season and are looking to end the month on a positive note in hopes of climbing out of last place in the standings. Pitcher Graham Ashcraft will start the upcoming game, aiming to improve on a rough season on the mound where he has allowed 33 runs in 54 innings pitched. Ashcraft has been struggling with a high expected opponent Slugging Percentage, Hard-Hit Rate, and ERA, making it easy for opponents to drive in runs against him. Despite individual efforts from players like Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer, the overall lineup has let the team down this season, scoring only 4.05 runs per game. With a ranking of 16 in power rankings, Cincinnati is currently ranked 22 in offense, 11 in defense, and has a record of 75-87 this season.