Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs will get together from the Windy City on Friday afternoon.
There are few things better in baseball than Friday afternoon games at Wrigley.
As gamblers, we must thank the Cubs for playing all their Friday games at 2:20 Eastern Standard Time to give us an early game to make some money on!
Reds vs. Cubs DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: May 31, 2024
- Start Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Reds vs. Cubs Odds
- Spread: Reds +1 (-120), Cubs -1 (-105)
- Total: O 8.5 (-115), U 8.5 (-103)
- Moneyline Odds: Reds (+128), Cubs (-146)
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction
Chicago will aim to bounce back after being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Cubs have struggled lately, losing eight of their last ten games.
The cold run has pushed the Cubs down to third place in the division.
Chicago trails the first-place Brewers by 5.5 games.
Despite the cold spell, this Cubbies team remains confident that they will turn things around and compete for a playoff spot.
Nico Hoerner leads the Cubs with a .267 batting average.
Christopher Morel leads the Cubs' launching ten home runs and driving in 35 runs.
Cody Bellinger has added six home runs and 26 runs batted in.
The Cubs will hand the ball to 26-year-old Javier Assad. Assad is 4-1 with a 2.17 ERA.
The Reds roll into play with a 24-32 record.
This season has been up and down for Cincy.
When they have been hot, they look like a playoff-caliber team.
When they are cold, they look like a triple-team.
Unfortunately, the Reds have struggled more than they have succeeded.
Cincy is in last place in the NL Central, trailing the Brewre by nine games.
Elly De La Cruz leads the team with a .249 batting average while launching nine home runs.
Spencer Steer has driven in 35 runs which leads the team.
Will Benson has added eight home runs and 17 runs batted in.
Graham Ashcraft will get the ball today. Ashcraft is 4-3 with a 4.67 ERA.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Betting Pick
I love this bounce-back spot for the Cubs today.
While Chicago has struggled lately, they are in a great position this afternoon.
Assad has been the best pitcher for the Cubs this year.
The Reds have struggled against Assad with a .231 batting average in 58 at-bats.
The Cubs are batting .289 against Ashcraft in 76 at-bats.
Pick: Chicago Cubs ML -146 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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