Chi Cubs (51-58) at Cincinnati (52-55)
- When: Jul 31 2024, 7:10 PM
- Where: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
- Where to watch: BSOH
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds
Moneyline
Chicago Cubs +127
Cincinnati Reds -152
Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds
Runline
Chicago Cubs 1.5 (-160)
Cincinnati Reds -1.5 (+135)
Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds
Total
Over 9.5 (-105)
Under 9.5 (-115)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Probable Pitchers:
Chi Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (2-9, 6.95)
Cincinnati: Nick Lodolo (8-3, 3.45)
Team Stats
| Cubs | Reds | |
| 51-58 | Record | 52-55 |
| 24-33 | Away & Home | 25-27 |
| 4-6 | Last 10 | 5-5 |
| L2 | Streak | W2 |
Game Preview
The Cincinnati Reds, with hopes of reaching the postseason, aim to complete a series sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.
In Tuesday’s 6-3 victory, Santiago Espinal shined with a homer and a near-cycle, while Nick Martinez secured the win with four scoreless innings of relief. The Reds have now won seven of nine games against the Cubs.
Espinal expressed confidence in the team’s potential, despite the uncertainty of a World Series win. "We have to stay present and focused on each game," he said.
Martinez, a potential starter following recent trades, emphasized leading by example and staying competitive. The Reds are five games out of the final NL wild-card spot, while the Cubs are two games behind them.
The Cubs, amid a dwindling playoff chance, traded reliever Mark Leiter Jr. for future prospects. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer indicated that the trades were aimed at long-term benefits rather than immediate gains.
For the series finale, the Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks (2-9, 6.95 ERA), who has struggled recently. He holds an 8-6 record with a 4.26 ERA in career appearances against the Reds.
The Reds will counter with left-hander Nick Lodolo (8-3, 3.45 ERA), who has not won in his last five starts but has been effective against the Cubs this season, with a 2-0 record and a 3.32 ERA in four career starts against them.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Cincinnati 5-3
Expert Pick: Cincinnati -152 & Under 9½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $310
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
