Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
The article discusses the ongoing baseball series between two rival teams, the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, taking place in Cincinnati. After the Reds won the first
Game outlook
The article discusses the ongoing baseball series between two rival teams, the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, taking place in Cincinnati. After the Reds won the first game of the series, attention is turned to the upcoming third game. The starting pitchers are Ben Brown for the Cubs and Andrew Abbott for the Reds. Cincinnati is currently favored to win. The outcome of the second game of the series, played on Friday night, is not yet known.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs +103 | Reds -114
Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+150) | Reds +1.5 (-192)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 53%.
Chicago Cubs
Despite winning three of their previous four games, the Chicago Cubs suffered a loss on the road Thursday night, leaving them with a 31-32 record and in second place in the NL Central, 5.5 games behind the Brewers. Seiya Suzuki and Christopher Morel homered in the loss, with Suzuki also contributing two RBI. Javier Assad took the loss on the mound, allowing five runs over 5.2 innings. Ben Brown will be starting the next game for the Cubs, looking to improve upon his 1-2 record and 3.33 ERA. Chicago ranks 14th in offense, 19th in defense, and currently holds a power ranking of 27 in the MLB. For more insights on the MLB season, check out our Free MLB Picks.