The visiting Cincinnati Reds hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to pick up a win at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago hands the ball to starter Kyle Hendricks in this one and he'll try to improve on his 2-2 mark on the year. Cincinnati counters with Mike Leake, who will try to quiet the fans and the Cubs bats at the same time.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.4-3.7 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.
Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Cubs bring a 32-27 record to the battle against the 28-32 Reds. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Cincinnati injuries news.
The Chicago Cubs sit at No. 10 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Cincinnati Reds sit at No. 15 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Cincinnati Reds rank No. 23 at 8.25 hits per game. That compares with the Chicago Cubs No. 20 ranking in that category.
Cincinnati brings the No. 20-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Cubs's No. 13-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Reds beat Chicago in extra innings, earning a 5-4 victory at Wrigley Field in MLB wagering action.
Next Betting Matchups
Cincinnati at Chicago, Sunday, June 14th