The Cincinnati Reds open a three-game series on the road Tuesday at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs. Cincinnati is 53-79 following its 10-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday in the second game of a doubleheader after losing the first game of the twinbill 8-4. Cincinnati is fourth in the National League Central, 25 games behind the first-place St Louis Cardinals and out of playoff contention. We have you completely covered with all of our free baseball previews.
Shortstop Kyle Farner is batting .260 to lead Cincinnati and has team highs in RBIs with 59, hits with 109 and on-base percentage at .325.' Jonathan India is the leader in home runs with nine. On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Reds will send Justin Dunn to the mound. The right-hander is 1-2 with a 4.63 ERA, 19 Ks and 10 BBs.
Chicago dropped to 56-78 following its 2-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Chicago was held to only two hits by two St Louis pitchers. Chicago left only two runners on base. The Cubs spoiled a strong outing for right-hander Marcus Stroman who gave up no runs on four hits across seven innings. Chicago was swept in a three-game series by St Louis and the Cubs are third in the National League Central, 23 games behind the first-place Cardinals.
Shortstop Nico Hoerner is batting .281 to lead Chicago and catcher Willson Contreras is the leader in on-base percentage at .351. Third baseman Patrick Wisdom is the leader in home runs with 22, while left fielder Ian Happ is the leader in RBIs with 63 and hits with 132. On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs will send Wade Miley to the mound. The left-hander is 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA, 12 Ks and 11 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
- Cincinnati is 6-2 in its last 8 versus an opponent with a losing record
- The UNDER has cashed in 8 of the Reds last 11 versus a left-hander
- Chicago is 1-7 in its last 8
- The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Cubs last 7
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Cincinnati Reds +150