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2022 MLB Handicapping
(73-87-0) Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds (61-99-0)
Date: Tuesday October 2nd
Time: 06:40 ETPM ET
Venue: Great American Ball Park Cincinnati
Projected Pitchers: Javier Assad vs. Luis Cessa
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs -105 Reds -115
MLB run line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5, Reds -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Chicago Cubs
Heading into the game, the Chicago Cubs have an overall record of 73-87-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 35-43. In the NL Central division, Chicago currently sits 3rd. So far, the team has gone 83-77-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 34.0% of their games. The Cubs’ over-under record is 65-82-13.
For Chicago, Javier Assad gets the start with an overall record of 2-2. His current ERA sits at 3.62, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.01 innings per outing, as well as 7.24 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 5.29 per 9. In total, Assad has given up 4 home runs.
So far, the Cubs bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.14.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Chicago Cubs, as they are averaging just 4.00 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -86.0. On offense, the Cubs have a team batting average of 0.239, placing them 18th in the league. On their balls in play, Chicago has the 11th ranked BABIP of 0.265. In terms of stolen bases, the Cubs are doing so near the league average, at 0.76 per game.
In the field, Chicago averages 0.51 errors per game, placing them near the league average. Currently, the team is ranked 0.76 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the Cincinnati Reds have an overall record of 61-99-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 32-46. In the NL Central division, Cincinnati currently sits 4th. So far, the team has gone 75-85-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 24.0% of their games. The Redss’ over-under record is 75-80-5.
For Cincinnati, Luis Cessa gets the start with an overall record of 4-4. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.76. So far, he is lasting an average of 1.67 innings per outing. as well as 6.54 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.21 per 9. In total, Cessa has given up 13 home runs.
So far, the Reds bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.66.
So far, the Cincinnati Reds have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.02 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -155.0. On offense, the Reds have a team batting average of 0.235, placing them 21st in the league. Cincinnati’s batting average on balls in play of 0.255 is ranked average. On the base paths, the Reds have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 5th in the MLB in steals.
Cincinnati has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.56 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.93 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Chi Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Chi Cubs is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cincinnati’s last 15 games
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, Cubs pitcher Javier Assad holds the edge in ERA, but Luis Cessa has the lower WHIP at 1.35. Assad will be facing a Reds offense with a team batting average of 0.235 (21st). Cessa faces a Cubs offense that has a batting average of 0.239 (18th).
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