Friday's game between the Cincinnati Reds (30-33) and the Chicago Cubs (31-32) at Great American Ball Park has a good chance to be a close matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 4-3, with the Reds securing the victory. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET on June 7.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Reds will send Nick Lodolo (5-2) to the mound, while Justin Steele (0-2) will answer the bell for the Cubs.
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Reds vs. Cubs Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
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Reds vs. Cubs Score Prediction
- Our prediction for this game is Reds 4, Cubs 3.
Total Prediction for Reds vs. Cubs
- Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
Reds Performance Insights
- The Reds have played as the favorite in seven of their past 10 games and have gone 5-2 in those contests.
- Cincinnati and its opponents have combined to hit the over five times in its last 10 games with a total.
- The Reds have been favorites in 26 games this season and won 15 (57.7%) of those contests.
- This season Cincinnati has won 15 of its 26 games, or 57.7%, when favored by at least -115 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 53.5% chance of a victory for the Reds.
- Cincinnati ranks 11th in the majors with 279 total runs scored this season.
- The Reds' 3.94 team ERA ranks 13th among all MLB pitching staffs.
Cubs Performance Insights
- In three games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Cubs have a record of 1-2.
- In its last 10 matchups with a total posted by sportsbooks, Chicago and its foes are 8-1-1 when it comes to hitting the over.
- The Cubs have come away with 16 wins in the 34 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- This year, Chicago has won 13 of 30 games when listed as at least -105 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 51.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Chicago scores the 13th-most runs in baseball (275 total, 4.4 per game).
- Cubs pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.99 ERA this year, which ranks 15th in MLB.
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Reds Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2 | @ Cubs | W 5-2 | Nick Lodolo vs Ben Brown |
| June 3 | @ Rockies | W 13-3 | Andrew Abbott vs Ryan Feltner |
| June 4 | @ Rockies | W 4-1 | Frankie Montás vs Ty Blach |
| June 5 | @ Rockies | W 12-7 | Graham Ashcraft vs Dakota Hudson |
| June 6 | Cubs | W 8-4 | Hunter Greene vs Javier Assad |
| June 7 | Cubs | - | Nick Lodolo vs Justin Steele |
| June 8 | Cubs | - | Andrew Abbott vs Ben Brown |
| June 9 | Cubs | - | Frankie Montás vs Shota Imanaga |
| June 11 | Guardians | - | Hunter Greene vs Triston McKenzie |
| June 12 | Guardians | - | Nick Lodolo vs Tanner Bibee |
| June 14 | @ Brewers | - | TBA vs TBA |
Cubs Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1 | Reds | W 7-5 | Justin Steele vs Hunter Greene |
| June 2 | Reds | L 5-2 | Ben Brown vs Nick Lodolo |
| June 4 | White Sox | W 7-6 | Shota Imanaga vs Chris Flexen |
| June 5 | White Sox | W 7-6 | Jameson Taillon vs Erick Fedde |
| June 6 | @ Reds | L 8-4 | Javier Assad vs Hunter Greene |
| June 7 | @ Reds | - | Justin Steele vs Nick Lodolo |
| June 8 | @ Reds | - | Ben Brown vs Andrew Abbott |
| June 9 | @ Reds | - | Shota Imanaga vs Frankie Montás |
| June 11 | @ Rays | - | Jameson Taillon vs Zach Eflin |
| June 12 | @ Rays | - | Javier Assad vs Aaron Civale |
| June 13 | @ Rays | - | Justin Steele vs Taj Bradley |
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