Cubs vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Tips – September 28th

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The Chicago Cubs and Nico Hoerner will face the Cincinnati Reds and TJ Friedl in the first game of a three-game series at Wrigley Field on Saturday at 2:20 p.m. ET. The Cubs are the -130 money line favorites in this matchup against the Reds (+110). Chicago is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). A total of 7.5 runs is listed for this matchup.

Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Cubs-Reds game, covering run line, moneyline and total, as well as expert tips.

Cubs vs Reds game information and odds

• When: Saturday, September 28, 2024, 2:20 p.m. ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to watch on TV: MARQ

Cubs vs Reds Prediction

• Result prediction: Cubs 6, Reds 5
• Overall prediction: Over 7.5 runs
• Probabilities of winning: Young 54%, Reds 46%

Cubs vs. Reds betting insights

• This season, the Cubs have won 41 of the 77 games, or 53.2%, in which they were favorites.
• Chicago is 31-18 this season when entering a game favored at the money line by -130 or more.
• With the money line set for this matchup, sportsbooks have implied that the Cubs have a 56.5% chance of winning.
• The Reds have won in 40, or 44.9%, of the 89 contests they have been classified as underdogs this year.
• This season, Cincinnati has won 28 times in 61 chances despite being named as an underdog with at least +110 or more on the money line.
• The money line set for this match suggests the Reds have a 47.6% chance of winning.

Cincinnati Reds

CIN

+1.5

+110

O 7.5

Chicago Cubs

CHC

-1.5

-130

U 7.5

Cubs current betting performance

• The Cubs went 4-3 in seven games and have been money-line favorites in the last 10 meetings.
• In their last 10 games – all of which involved a set run total – the Cubs and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total five times.
• The Cubs' record against the spread is 4-6-0 in their last 10 games.

Current Cubs stats

Cubs Player Insights

• Hoerner is batting .274 with 34 doubles, one triple, seven home runs and 44 walks.
• In all of Major League Baseball, Hoerner ranks 259th in home runs and 166th in RBI.
• Hoerner has a three-game scoring streak in this duel. In his last five games, he hit .389 with two doubles, two home runs, one walk and five RBI.
• Ian Happ proved his mettle as he led his team with 25 home runs and 86 RBI.
• When including all MLB hitters, Happ ranks 35th in home runs and 30th in RBI.
• Cody Bellinger has 23 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 44 walks while batting .267.
• Bellinger will look to build on his performances from two games in this game. He hit .190 with a triple and five RBI in his last five appearances.
• Isaac Paredes is batting .239 with 25 doubles, one triple, 19 home runs and 75 walks.

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Current betting performance of the Reds

• The Reds have played as underdogs in seven of their last 10 games, going 2-5 in those contests.
• In the last 10 games, the Reds and their opponents have failed to score beyond the over a total of five times.
• In their last 10 games, the Reds are 4-6-0 against the spread.

Current Reds statistics

Insights into the Reds players

• Elly De La Cruz has the team's best batting average of .261 and tops the Reds in long balls with 25.
• Among all hitters in the majors, De La Cruz's home run total is 35th and his RBI tally is 54th.
• Spencer Steer scored the most runs for the Reds with 92 runs batted in.
• Steer is currently 75th in home runs and 22nd in RBI in the major leagues.
• Jonathan India hit .246 with 28 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 77 walks.
• Tyler Stephenson is batting .260 with 26 doubles, one triple, 19 home runs and 46 walks.

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