Cincinnati Sends Tim Adleman vs Jake Arrieta in Chicago Cubs vs Reds Game

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Cincinnati and Chicago on Sunday, with the host Reds trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

Tim Adleman gets the call for the Cincinnati Reds and he will try to build on a 5-4 mark. In the other dugout, Jake Arrieta brings a 7-6 ledger to the game for the Chicago Cubs as he tries to quiet the Reds bats.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Cincinnati Reds as 121 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 9.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.4-2.9 victory for the Reds. 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 35-45 heading into this matchup, while the Chicago Cubs sit at 40-41 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Chicago injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Cincinnati Reds at No. 30 and the Chicago Cubs at No. 13 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Cincinnati Reds No. 10-ranked scoring average of 4.88 runs per game, against a Chicago Cubs offense rated No. 19 and scoring 4.54 runs per game. The Reds have averaged 9 hits per game to date this season, more than the Cubs hitters have managed (7.96 per nine innings).

Defensively, Chicago features the No. 12-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.47 runs per game. Cincinnati, meanwhile, comes in at No. 7 at home, scoring 5.4 runs per game.