Cincinnati Sends Homer Bailey vs Jon Lester in Chicago Cubs vs Reds Game

The visiting Chicago Cubs hope for a solid performance on Friday as they look to pick up a win at Great American Ball Park against the Cincinnati Reds.

The Cincinnati Reds will turn to Homer Bailey and his 1-5 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Chicago Cubs send Jon Lester (3-1) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Chicago Cubs listed as favorites of -163 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.8-3.6 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

15-29 Cincinnati battles the Cubs, currently with a 22-18 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Chicago injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 8 (Cincinnati Reds) and the No. 6 (Chicago Cubs) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Cincinnati Reds No. 20-ranked scoring average of 4.18 runs per game, against a Chicago Cubs offense rated No. 4 and scoring 5.22 runs per game. The Reds have averaged 8.41 hits per game to date this season, less than the Cubs hitters have managed (8.93 per nine innings).

Comparing defensive stats, Chicago owns the No. 8-rated road mark, allowing 3.74 runs per game on the highway. Cincinnati, on the other hand, rates No. 14 in scoring at home.