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by Matt Lowrimore | in MLB Picks
Another full 15-game MLB slate is scheduled for Wednesday, including an NL Central matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Cubs and the Reds.
Given that the NL Central is one of the tightest divisions in baseball right now, Cincinnati is off to a solid start. They will look to continue this stretch in Game 3, where they are scheduled to start Brady Singer.
Singer comes into this game with a record of 2-2 on the season, but has an ERA of 5.57. That said, he has been even worse on the road this season, suggesting his struggles could continue against an above-average Cubs’ offense.
As for Chicago, they are sitting in 1st place in the NL Central, albeit by a small margin. The Cubs will counter in Game 3 with Colin Rea, who has a record of 4-1 and an ERA of 4.41. Despite his below-average ERA, he has been solid at home, suggesting the Reds’ offense may not have an answer for him.
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Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Form
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Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds Latest Matches
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Chicago Cubs against Cincinnati Reds : Head to Head (H2H)
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Chicago Cubs - Cincinnati Reds Key Points
- Brady Singer has an ERA of 5.57 this season
- Brady Singer has an ERA of 7.41 on the road this season
- Colin Rea has an ERA of 4.41 this season
- Colin Rea has an ERA of 3.00 at home this season
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Our Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction
The Cubs are heavily favored in this game; however, they still look to be the best betting option. Going back to Singer, he has made 4 away starts this season, having allowed 15 runs (14 earned) over 17.0 innings.
Rea, on the other hand, has made three appearances at home (two starts) and has allowed five earned runs over 15.0 innings. On top of that, Chicago’s offense ranks third in the league, while Cincinnati’s offense ranks 24th.
Therefore, because of the clear struggles Singer has shown on the road and especially going up against a top-ranked Cubs’ offense, our Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds prediction is: Chicago Cubs ML.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
