The Cincinnati Reds are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs in an exciting baseball matchup tonight at 8:05 PM EDT. With the run total set at 8.5, this game promises to be a thrilling contest on the diamond. The Chicago Cubs, being the home team, are favored in this matchup with odds of -163, while the Cincinnati Reds are the underdogs at odds of +145.
Taking a closer look at the run line, the Cubs are favored by 1.5 runs with odds of +120, while the Reds have a 1.5 run advantage but with slightly lesser odds at -140. This shows that the sportsbooks are leaning towards the Cubs to win by more than one run in this game.
The pitching matchup for this game features Ben Lively for the Reds and Justin Steele for the Cubs. Both pitchers will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this game.
Notably, these two teams faced each other just yesterday, with the Reds managing to come out on top with a close 6-5 victory over the Cubs. Interestingly, the Reds were underdogs in that game, with odds of +113. Additionally, the total for that game was also set at 8.5 and surprisingly went over by 2.5 runs, resulting in a high-scoring affair.
Win Trends
Taking a look at recent performances, the Reds have been performing well, securing victories in 7 out of their last 10 games. On the other hand, the Cubs have also been in good form, winning 8 of their last 10 games. Both teams have shown consistency and will be determined to continue their winning streaks.
Totals Trends
In terms of totals, the Reds have experienced mixed results. They have gone over the set total in 3 out of their last 10 games, while staying under in the remaining 7. This shows that their games have been relatively low-scoring overall. The Cubs, on the other hand, have seen a more balanced outcome, with the total going over in 5 out of their last 10 games, and staying under in the other 4. This suggests that the Cubs’ games have been slightly higher-scoring compared to the Reds.
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