Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs 5/24/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 2:20 PM EST
May. 24, 2019
TV: NSCH
Latest Odds : CHC -161 Total
The Cincinnati Reds are set to visit Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois for a National League Central clash against the Chicago Cubs. The Cincinnati Reds come into this matchup with a 22-27 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, 11-9. Luis Castillo received the starting nod for the Cincinnati Reds, and he struggled as he gave up 4 earned runs in 2.2 innings. Tucker Barnhart had success from the plate for the Cincinnati Reds as he contributed 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The Cincinnati Reds are set to start Anthony DeSclafani (2-2, 4.60 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 4 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Anthony DeSclafani struggled in 2 starts against the Chicago Cubs during the 2018 season as he went 1-1 with a 4.38 ERA.
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The Chicago Cubs come into this matchup with a 29-18 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies, 9-7. Jon Lester received the starting nod for the Chicago Cubs, and he struggled as he gave up 4 earned runs in 4 innings. Anthony Rizzo had a big game from the plate for the Chicago Cubs as he went 4 for 5 with 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The Chicago Cubs are set to start Kyle Hendricks (4-4, 3.21 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 5.2 innings against the Washington Nationals. Kyle Hendricks had success in 1 start against the Cincinnati Reds during the 2019 season as he gave up 1 earned run in 8 innings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Reds are 4-13 in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. National League Central.
Under is 39-15-1 in Reds last 55 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -161
The Chicago Cubs have dominated the Cincinnati Reds at home in recent history as they have won 22 of their last 29 meetings. The Chicago Cubs have been one of the hottest teams in baseball in recent months, and they have been stellar at home with a 17-7 record. The Chicago Cubs also have the slight pitching advantage in this game as Kyle Hendricks is posting a 3.21 ERA while DeSclafani is posting a 4.60. The Chicago Cubs will continue to hit the long ball against the Cincinnati Reds with Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant which will lead to an easy home win. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 7-3.