Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs 9/16/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 8:05 PM EST
Sep. 16, 2019
TV: NSCH
Latest Odds : CHC -136 Total OFF
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 69-80 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent road game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, 1-0. Anthony DeSclafani received the starting nod for the Cincinnati Reds, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings. The Cincinnati Reds struggled from the plate as they only compiled 3 hits, but Votto, Suarez, and Aquino were able to record singles.
The Cincinnati Reds are set to start Sonny Gray (10-7, 2.80 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 3 earned runs in 6.1 innings against the Seattle Mariners. Sonny Gray had success in his 4 starts against the Chicago Cubs during the 2019 season as he is 2-1 with a 2.70 ERA.
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The Chicago Cubs come into this matchup with an 80-68 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 14-1. Kyle Hendricks received the starting nod for the Chicago Cubs, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings. Kris Bryant had a big game from the plate for the Chicago Cubs as he went 3 for 3 with 1 HR and 4 RBIs.
The Chicago Cubs are set to start Cole Hamels (7-7, 3.89 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 4.1 innings against the San Diego Padres. Cole Hamels struggled in his 2 starts against the Cincinnati Reds during the 2019 season as he is 0-1 with a 11.25 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Reds are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. National League Central.
Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-2 in Cubs last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -136
The Chicago Cubs have dominated the Cincinnati Reds at home in recent history as they have won 35 of their last 51 meetings. The Chicago Cubs are in a fight for the 2nd spot in the NL Wild Card, and they have been amazing at home this season with a 49-24 record while the Reds are 29-45 on the road. The Cubs have been hitting the ball well as they combined for 31 runs in two games against the Pirates, and while Gray is a good pitcher, they should knock across enough runs. The Cubs have veteran Cole Hamels on the mound, and he is posting a respectable 3.89 ERA, and he will give the Cubs enough innings to secure a win at home. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 5-3.