The Cincinnati Reds (13W-30L) will face off against the Chicago Cubs (18W-25L) on Thursday, May 26 at Great American Ball Park at 12:35 pm ET.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Odds
Cincinnati Reds +106 | Chicago Cubs -124 (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 5.87 and with regard to fielding, they have a .987 percentage. They outplayed the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Wednesday, and are currently number five in the National League Central. Having said that, do you think they can wrap it up with one in the win column here?
The Cincinnati Reds will play 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 .236 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 4.09. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .985. They were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 the last time they met on Wednesday, and are currently number three in the National League Central. Will the White Sox get the win when they go at it again against the Reds?
The Chicago Cubs are without David Bote (Undisclosed), Bradley Wieck (Elbow), Sean Newcomb (Ankle), Michael Rucker (Turf Toe), Willson Contreras (Hamstring), Codi Heuer (Elbow), Yan Gomes (Oblique), 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: Chicago Cubs (-124)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (-106)
Runline Pick: Chicago Cubs -1.5 runs (+130)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)