Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds Pick, Prediction: Can the Bats Get to Drew Smyly, Brandon Williamson?
The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds tonight. Can the bats get to Drew Smyly and Brandon Williamson? JT Miller shares his prediction and pick for the game.
JT Miller - August 2, 2023, 3:09 PM EDT
5 minChicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds Pick, Prediction: Can the Bats Get to Drew Smyly, Brandon Williamson?
Well, we are going back to the well in Chicago tonight after we cashed in on the first two games of the series already. We had the Cincinnati Reds on the run line and money line in game one before flipping to the total last night for a combined 29-run affair. The Cincinnati Reds are in the Windy City for the rubber match in this three-game series with their divisional foe Chicago Cubs.
Cubs vs. Reds Date, Time, Where to Watch
- Date: August 2, 2023
- Time: 8:05 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB.TV
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds Prediction
Cincinnati scored nine last night, which is a strong performance most of the time, just not when your opponents score 20. Chicago was relentless and kept their feet on the gas pedal all night long. Tonight, we have two Southpaws on the mound, and I love this spot for both squads to keep swinging the sticks well in advantageous matchups.
Brandon Williamson does have a winning record at 3-2 on the season, but that is due largely to run support as he also is sporting a 4.48 ERA. Williamson has faced the Cubs in Chicago before and was knocked around for a handful of runs before leaving the game early.
Drew Smyly also has a winning record at 8-7 but sports a 4.51 ERA heading it this one, and his ERA is just shy of seven over the last two months. Both squads go into this one swinging the sticks really well and trying to win the series, and the over is the top play here tonight.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds Pick
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