The Chicago Cubs (72-62) will look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they visit the Cincinnati Reds (69-67) at 6:40 PM ET on Friday.
The Cubs are a favorite (-126) at the Reds (+107). The contest has a set total of 10.
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Cubs vs Reds Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -126 | +107 | 10 |
Cubs Betting Insights
- The Cubs have won 42, or 59.2%, of the 71 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
- This season Chicago has won 31 of its 47 games, or 66%, when favored by at least -126 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 55.8% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
- Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 68 of its 134 games with a total this season.
- The Cubs are 65-69-0 ATS in their 134 games with a spread this season.
Cubs Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.0 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 3.13 |
| K/9 | 9.6 |
Reds Betting Insights
- The Reds have been chosen as underdogs in 102 games this year and have walked away with the win 49 times (48%) in those games.
- This season, Cincinnati has been victorious 36 times in 80 chances when named as an underdog of at least +107 or longer on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Reds have a 48.3% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
- Cincinnati and its opponents have gone over in 66 of its 136 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Reds are 80-56-0 against the spread in their 136 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
Reds Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 4.34 |
| K/9 | 9.0 |
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Cubs Probable Pitcher – Jose Cuas
- Cuas and his team are 1-2-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, throwing two scoreless innings of relief without allowing a hit.
- This will be Cuas’ first game as the moneyline favorite this season.
- Cuas’ team has won one of his three starts this season.
- Out of Cuas’ three starts with a total this season, two have hit the over.
Cubs Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Merryweather | 58 | 61 | 82 | 3.25 | 16 | 0 |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | 57 | 57 | 74 | 2.84 | 26 | 4 |
| Jose Cuas | 53 | 53.2 | 59 | 3.69 | 6 | 0 |
| Adbert Alzolay | 52 | 60.1 | 63 | 2.54 | 7 | 22 |
| Javier Assad | 18 | 79 | 60 | 2.96 | 1 | 0 |
Reds Probable Pitcher – Lyon Richardson
- Richardson (0-1) takes the mound first for the Reds to make his third start this season.
- In his most recent time out on Thursday, Aug. 24, the right-hander threw 4 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- The Reds were the moneyline underdog for one Richardson start this season — they won.
- His team split the two matchups he’s appeared in this season.
- Richardson’s two starts with a total this season finished 1-1-0 against the total.
Reds Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Gibaut | 59 | 61.2 | 56 | 3.36 | 20 | 1 |
| Alexis Diaz | 57 | 57.2 | 78 | 2.18 | 1 | 35 |
| Buck Farmer | 57 | 62.2 | 58 | 3.73 | 10 | 2 |
| Sam Moll | 54 | 50.1 | 58 | 3.75 | 7 | 1 |
| Lucas Sims | 54 | 51.2 | 66 | 3.66 | 21 | 3 |
Cubs Hitting Trends
- The Cubs are 34-20 this season in games when they send out two or more home runs.
- Chicago has had five or more extra-base hits in 25 games this season, and has gone 22-3 in those outings.
- The club has strung together eight or more hits in 87 games this season, and is 63-24 in those contests.
- Chicago has a 55-15 record in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
- The Cubs have drawn five or more walks in 44 games this season, and are 26-18 in those contests.
Reds Hitting Trends
- They’ve hit two or more homers in 44 games this season and are 33-11 in those matchups.
- In 36 games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 28-8.
- They have won 61 of the 86 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- Cincinnati has won 65 of its 78 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
- In 41 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 21-20
Cubs vs. Reds Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Reds (+107)
Over/Under Pick: Under (10)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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