The visiting Chicago Cubs hope for a solid performance on Sunday as they look to pick up a win at Great American Ball Park against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Cincinnati Reds will rely on Tyler Mahle to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Yu Darvish will be his counterpart for the Chicago Cubs. Tyler Mahle is 3-5 this season, and Yu Darvish is 0-3.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Cincinnati was a 151 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 9.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.2-3.0 win 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
16-31 Cincinnati battles the Cubs, currently with a 24-19 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Chicago injuries news.
The Cincinnati Reds sit at No. 8 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Chicago Cubs sit at No. 6 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cincinnati Reds No. 25-rated offense, averaging 4.04 runs per game, against a Chicago Cubs defense that ranks No. 5 at 3.81 in runs allowed per game. The Cincinnati Reds have averaged 8.15 hits per game so far, less than Chicago Cubs batters have averaged on the year (9.19 hits per game).
Chicago brings the No. 5-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Reds's No. 25-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago routed Cincinnati on Saturday by a 10-0 score at Great American Ball Park, plating runs all day in baseball betting action.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago home to Cleveland, Tuesday, May 22nd
Cincinnati home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 22nd