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2023 MLB Handicapping – Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs
(59-49) Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs (53-53)
Date: Wednesday, August 2nd
Time: 8:05 ET
Venue: Wrigley Field Chicago, IL
Projected Starting Pitchers: Brandon Williamson vs. Drew Smyly
MLB Moneyline Odds: Reds +118 | Cubs -139 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Reds +1.5 | Cubs -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 10
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Cincinnati Reds
Heading into the game, the Reds are riding a two game winning streak and have a record of 59-49. Currently, they are 1st in the NL Central. On the road, the team is 31-23 while going 28-26 at home.
Cincinnati’s record against the runline currently stands at 69-40 on an average run differential of -0.1. Their over/under is currently 58-51 with an average of 9.9 combined runs per contest.
Reds
So far on offense, the Reds are averaging 4.9 runs per game (7th). Currently, their combined batting average is 7th in the MLB at .252 to go along with an OPS of .745, placing them 10th.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 24th having struck out a total of 24th times and have generated 379 walks.
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Chicago Cubs
Heading into the game, the Cubs are riding a two game losing streak and have a record of 53-53. Currently, they are 3rd in the NL Central. On the road, the team is 26-26 while going 27-27 at home.
Chicago’s record against the runline currently stands at 58-49 on an average run differential of 0.6. Their over/under is currently 56-46 with an average of 9.4 combined runs per contest.
Cubs
On offense, the Reds come into the game with a batting average of .252 and an OBP of .745 placing them 9th and 10th, respectively. Currently, Cincinnati is 14th in home runs and 7th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Reds are at .414 (11th) and 12th in isolated power.
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Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Reds will turn to Brandon Williamson as their starter for today’s game. Through 13 appearances, he has an ERA of 4.48 and record of 3-2. So far, his batting average allowed is .243 to go along with an OBP allowed of .318.
Williamson’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 48/27. In terms of home runs, he has given up 10, and has a SLG allowed of .444.
The Cubs will turn to Drew Smyly as their starter for today’s game. Through 21 appearances, he has an ERA of 4.5 and record of 8-7. So far, his batting average allowed is .254 to go along with an OBP allowed of .311.
Smyly’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 97/37. In terms of home runs, he has given up 18, and has a SLG allowed of .457.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Reds head into the game having gone 5-5 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Reds they are 7-3 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Cubs are 7-3 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Cubs have a 7-3 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Reds are 0-3 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Cubs have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
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Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Taking on the Cubs on the road has not been a problem for the Reds and despite entering the game as the underdog I like them straight-up. I see this as an opportunity to lock in some good value and like Cincinnati on the moneyline.
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