The Cincinnati Reds look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Chicago Cubs arrive at Great American Ball Park on Thursday.
The Cincinnati Reds will rely on John Lamb to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Jason Hammel will be his counterpart for the Chicago Cubs. John Lamb is 1-4 this season, and Jason Hammel is 9-7.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Cincinnati Reds were listed as 129 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8 earlier at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 6 - 3.2 result in favor of the Cubs. 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
Cincinnati (63-95) will face the 93-65 Cubs in this tilt. 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. 3 (Chicago Cubs) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Cincinnati has baseball's No. 25-rated offensive output, at 8.53 hits per game. The Chicago Cubs average 8.26 hits per game, good for No. 28 on the list.
Cincinnati owns the No. 26 defense, allowing 3.99 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Chicago's No. 5-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cubs grabbed a win last time out, defeating A DeSclafani and the Reds 10-3 on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Milwaukee, Friday, October 2nd
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Friday, October 2nd