Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction & Picks - MLB
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Chicago Cubs (76-58) and Cincinnati Reds (63-71) will start their three-game series on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will be keen to recover from their back-to-back losses against the D-backs. But despite dropping their last two series, the Cubs are still holding on to the top NL wild-card spot. They showed some bullpen struggles against the D-backs, although their offense can be highly efficient on a good day. The Cubs are the -200 favorites today.
Cincinnati Reds, on the other hand, will come into this matchup as the +150 betting underdogs. The Reds sit at the bottom of the NL Central with a .470 win percentage and 20 games behind the Brewers. Inconsistency has been the main issue for the Reds as highlighted in their 2-1 series defeat against the Giants. They rallied to end the series with a determined 10-9 victory, demonstrating that they have what it takes to post big numbers.
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.549 | 162 | 89 | 73 |
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0.463 | 162 | 75 | 87 |
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
- The total runs went over 7.5 in six of the last eight Cincinnati Reds matches.
- The total runs went over 7.5 in four of the last six Chicago Cubs matches.
- The total run went over 7.5 in four of the last five Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds matches.
- The total runs went over 7.5 in three of the last five Chicago Cubs home games.
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Our Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction
Everything points towards a win for the Cubs, although the moneyline odds are not exciting. They’re 6-1 in their last seven matches against the Reds, while winning their last four clashes at home. However, the starting pitchers suggest that we could be in for a high-scoring game. The Cubs will start David Peterson, who is 7-7 this season with a 5.17 ERA. His opponent this evening, Rhett Lowder, isn’t faring any better this season. The right-hander will be seeking to improve his 5-8 record and 5.13 ERA. Both pitches should give up runs if opposing hitters come out guns blazing.
Our prediction for Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Over 7.5 runs
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