The Cincinnati Reds (76-85) travel to face off against the Chicago Cubs (83-78) on Sunday, September 29th. This game will be played at Wrigley Field in Chicago and televised on BSOH. The Cubs are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Reds are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Cubs. First pitch is set for 2:20 CT.
Reds vs. Cubs Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Cubs (+104)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7 Runs
- The Cubs have won 6 of their last 10 games, indicating strong recent form.
- The Cubs have a home record of 44-36, showing they perform well at home.
- The Reds have lost 5 consecutive games, indicating a poor recent form.
- The Cubs have outscored the Reds 4-0 in their last two head-to-head games.
- The Cubs have scored 5 or more runs in 8 of their last 15 games, demonstrating offensive strength.
Reds vs Cubs
Chicago picked up a 3-0 win over the Reds in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a huge 8th inning, scoring all three of their runs. Heading into the game, the Cubs were favored at -130 on the money line.
Kyle Hendricks started for the Cubs and picked up the win, going 7 1/3 innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with just two strikeouts and allowed two homers. On the other side, Rhett Lowder got the start for the Reds and took the loss, going five innings and giving up three earned runs.
Seiya Suzuki was the difference for the Cubs’ offense, as he homered twice, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. Cincinnati’s top hitter was Joey Votto, who went 2/3.
For the season, the Reds have an over/under record of 73-81, with their games averaging 8.6 runs per game. They have played just seven games with an over/under line of 7 runs, going 2-3-2 in those contests. Cincinnati is 48-32 against the run line on the road and 57-35 as underdogs.
Cincinnati is on a five-game losing streak and has an overall record of 76-85, placing them in 5th in the NL Central, 17 games behind the Brewers. On the road, the Reds are 37-43 straight up and 12-6 as favorites.
Hunter Greene Gets The Start For The Reds
Hunter Greene is looking to bounce back from a tough outing vs. the Pirates, as he gets the start today vs. the Cubs. In that outing vs. the Pirates, he took the loss, going just 3 innings and giving up 1 earned run. Looking back further, Greene has been solid, as he has a record of 9-5 and an ERA of 2.83. Opponents have a batting average of .179 off Greene this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 10.21 strikeouts and 3.32 walks. Greene has one complete game and 13 quality starts this year.
Reds Offense Breakdown
Elly De La Cruz has been a consistent threat at the plate for the Reds this season, batting .259 with a team-high 25 home runs and 74 RBIs. He has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/38 in his last nine games. Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario are also near the top of the home run leaderboard for the Reds, but both have struggled with their batting averages so far.
Over the team’s last nine games, Jonathan India is batting .296 with one home run, and Tyler Stephenson has gone deep in his last eight games. However, Ty France is batting just .103 in his last nine games. The Reds will be looking for a big game from their offense, as they are averaging just 4.3 runs per game and have the 19th ranked batting average in the league.
Chicago has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games and they have won two straight games. The Cubs are in 2nd place in the NL Central, ten games behind the Brewers, with an overall record of 83-78.
This season, the Cubs have an over/under record of 4-6-1 when the total is set at 7 runs. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game, resulting in an over/under record of 75-80. On the run line, the Cubs are 47-34 on the road and 31-49 at home, with an overall record of 78-83.
Caleb Kilian Gets The Start For The Cubs
Caleb Kilian will be making his first start of the season for the Cubs, as he is coming off a relief appearance against the Phillies. In that outing, he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up 6 runs on 8 hits and 2 home runs.
Cubs Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Cubs are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a much better offensive team on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per game. As a team, the Cubs are batting .243, which is 12th in the league, and are also near the top of the league in walks. Chicago is just 17th in home runs this season.
Over his last nine games, Nico Hoerner has gone 12/32 with two homers and seven runs scored. For the season, he is batting .274 with seven homers. The Cubs’ top power threat is Ian Happ, who has 25 homers and is batting just .244. Seiya Suzuki is on a four-game hitting streak and is 2nd on the team with 21 homers.
Reds vs Cubs Prediction
Our pick for today’s Reds vs. Cubs game is to take the Cubs on the money line at +104. With the Cubs picking up a 6-5 win, you could also look to take the over, as the line is sitting at 7 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Hunter Greene does have the highest strikeout projection among starters today, with him being projected to finish with nine K’s. However, we have him finishing with a 4.60 ERA, and with the Cubs coming out on top, we would look to stay away from Greene.
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Last updated:September 29, 2024 Cubs, Reds