The Cincinnati Reds (12W-30L) will meet the Chicago Cubs (18W-24L) on Wednesday, May 25 at Great American Ball Park at 6:40 pm ET.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Odds
Cincinnati Reds -138 | Chicago Cubs +118 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8.5 total points (BET NOW)
Cincinnati Reds
This season’s overall batting average for the Reds is .219. As far as pitching goes, the team has an ERA of 5.94 and with regard to fielding, they have a .987 percentage. They outplayed the Chicago Cubs 4-11 on Tuesday, and are currently number five in the National League Central. Having said that, do you think they can pick up a win here?
The Cincinnati Reds are without Justin Dunn (Shoulder), Lucas Sims (Lower Back), Donovan Solano (Hamstring), Connor Overton (Back), Nicholas Lodolo (Back), Max Schrock (Calf), Jake Fraley (Knee), Justin Wilson (Elbow), Daniel Duarte (Elbow), Jonathan India (Hamstring), Michael Minor (Shoulder), Tejay Antone (Undisclosed) and Jose Israel Barrero (Hand).
Chicago Cubs
The overall regular season batting average for the White Sox is .238 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 4.08. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .984. They lost to the Cincinnati Reds 4-11 the last time they met on Tuesday, and are currently number three in the National League Central. Will the White Sox pull it off when they face off again against the Reds?
The Chicago Cubs are missing David Bote (Undisclosed), Bradley Wieck (Elbow), Sean Newcomb (Ankle), Nicholas Hoerner (Ankle), Michael Rucker (Turf Toe), Willson Contreras (Hamstring), Codi Heuer (Elbow), Yan Gomes (Left Oblique tightness), Michael Hermosillo (COVID), Alec Mills (Back), Nicklaus Madrigal (Low Back), Adbert Alzolay (Shoulder), Clint Frazier (Appendicitis), Jason Heyward (Undisclosed) and Ethan Roberts (Shoulder).
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Cincinnati Reds (-138)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (-112)
Runline Pick: Cincinnati Reds -1.5 runs (+155)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)