Reds vs. Cubs Prediction
Andrew Abbott will oppose Marcus Stroman in the pitching matchup on Monday when the Cubs host the Reds at 8:05 p.m. ET. With the Cubs listed as home favorites and the total sitting at 8 runs, what’s the best bet on the board tonight in Chicago?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
905 Cincinnati Reds (+100) at 906 Chicago Cubs (-120); o/u 8
8:05 p.m. ET, Monday, July 31, 2023
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Reds vs. Cubs Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 51% of bets are on the Reds’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Cincinnati Reds DFS SPIN
Elly De La Cruz went 4-for-5 with a homer and a pair of runs scored on Sunday afternoon, leading the Reds to a 9-0 victory over the Dodgers. The 21-year-old rookie sensation led off the game with a single and came around to score the first run on an RBI double off the bat of T.J. Friedl. He then clobbered a 411-foot (111.3 mph EV) solo shot off of Michael Grove in the second inning that increased the Reds’ early advantage to 4-0. With his three-hit attack, De La Cruz is now slashing .277/.322/.473 to go with seven homers, 20 RBI and 17 stolen bases through his first 46 big league games.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
Seiya Suzuki finished hitless in four at-bats as the Cubs’ No. 2 hitter Sunday against the Cardinals. Suzuki figured to be better in year two, but he has been a slightly below average hitter, a somewhat below average fielder and a pretty horrible baserunner this season. There’s a case for the Cubs calling up Matt Mervis and sitting Suzuki against the majority of righties. It’s not likely to happen quite that way, but there’s definitely an argument for it.
Reds vs. Cubs MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Chi Cubs is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Reds vs. Cubs MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Abbott has a third straight victory in sight tonight when toes the rubber for the Reds. He’s 6-2 on the year with a 1.90 ERA as he continues to dominate since his major league debut on June 5. Meanwhile, Stroman is 10-7 on the year with a 3.51 ERA but is 1-3 with an 8.00 ERA in his last six starts after going 9-4 with a 2.28 ERA in his first 16 outings. With Stroman struggling and Abbott excelling, I’m going to grab Cincinnati at plus odds.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: CINCINNATI REDS +100