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Free MLB Pick: Reds vs. Cubs Odds
Looking for Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs free MLB predictions? MLB betting sees the Reds taking on the Cubs on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 at Wrigley Field in Arlington. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLB baseball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLB predictions like this Cincinnati Chicago free pick.
2018 MLB Season
(56-70) Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs (71-53)
Date: Thursday, August 23rd, 2018
Time: 8:05 PM ET
Venue: Wrigley Field
Projected Pitchers: Anthony Desclafani vs. Cole Hamels
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs -230
MLB RunLine Betting Odds: Off
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: Off
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Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds three game winning streak came to a close against the Milwaukee Brewers as they fell by the final score of 5-2 on Monday night. However the Reds quickly turned the tables and started another one following the next day. Let’s see if the Reds can do the same in Chicago.
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On the mound for the Reds is Anthony Desclafani who has allowed two earned runs, 15 hits and two walks while striking out 16 over the last three starts (21 1/3 innings) for a 0.83 ERA. He’s been able to get early swings in counts and induce weaker contact.
Chicago Cubs
Where did the Chicago Cubs offense go? The Cubs are currently battling a three game losing streak as they have scored an average of one run in that span. However their pitching has still been spot on as they have allowed two runs per game in this losing streak.
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On the mound for the Cubs will be Cole Hamels who is entering his fifth start for the Cubs and his second at Wrigley. The lefty has given up two earned runs over 25 innings in his four previous outings. He has not faced the Reds since 2016 and is 10-1 with a 1.93 ERA in 15 starts against them.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
- Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Brewers are 0-7 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
- Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Free Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction:
All the Cubs have to do is score more than two runs to win this game.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -1.5
Finally the bats come alive as the Cubs break out of their losing streak.
MLB Free Score Prediction: Cincinnati 2 – Chicago 6
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