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2022 MLB Handicapping
(44-65-0) Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds (44-65-0)
Date: Saturday August 13th
Time: 07:15 ETPM ET
Venue: Great American Ball Park Cincinnati
Projected Pitchers: TBD vs. Ashcraft
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs -110 Reds -110
MLB run line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5, Reds -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds face off on Saturday in an MLB game at the Great American Ballpark. When these two teams faced off on Thursday in the Field of Dream games it was the Cubs that secured the win.
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs come into this game with a 46-65 record overall and they have gone 57-54 on the run line. On Thursday the Cubs scored four runs and that was enough as they were able to come away with the two run victory.
The Cubs are averaging 4.13 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 4.79 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 24th in the league. Patrick Wisdom has hit 20 home runs and driven in 52 RBIs.
Cincinnati Reds
On the other side of this matchup is the Reds who sit with a 44-67 record overall and they have gone 52-59 on the run line. Too often this season the Reds offense has struggled, and it’s going to need to be better here.
The Reds are averaging 4.22 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 5.19 runs per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 28th in the league. In this game the offense is going to need to be better.
On the mound for the Reds is Graham Ashcraft who sits with a 5-2 record and an ERA of 3.94. In his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers he went 5.2 innings giving up four hits and one run.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
Cubs are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Reds are 4-0 in Ashcrafts last 4 starts as an underdog.
Reds are 4-1 in Ashcrafts last 5 starts.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Prediction:
Ashraft has been good this season and I expect the Cubs are going to really struggle to score in this game. Look for the Reds to give Ashcraft some run support, and Cincinnati is going to come away with the victory.
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