The Cincinnati Reds host Chicago on Friday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 33-45 mark against the 40-39 Cubs in MLB betting odds action at Great American Ball Park.
It's a pitching duel between Scott Feldman for the Cincinnati Reds (6-5 on the year) and Mike Montgomery for Chicago Cubs (1-4 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Cincinnati sat as 113 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 9.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.5-3.5 win for the Cubs on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cincinnati Reds sport a record of 33-45 heading into this matchup, while the Chicago Cubs sit at 40-39 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Chicago injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 30 (Cincinnati Reds) and the No. 13 (Chicago Cubs) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Chicago Cubs rank No. 28 at 8.03 hits per game. That compares with the Cincinnati Reds No. 8 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Cincinnati has the No. 30-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Cubs own the No. 8 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cubs grabbed a win last time out, defeating Joe Ross and the Nationals 5-4 on Thursday at Nationals Park.
J Nelson fanned 11 Cincinnati batters in the team's last outing, leading the Brewers to a 11-3 victory over the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Cincinnati, Saturday, July 1st