Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs 3/21/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The Cincinnati Reds (2-1) and the Chicago Cubs (2-2) will duel in MLB Spring Training Cactus League Tournament at Sloan Park in Mesa on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 4:05 PM ET.
Cincinnati is in 6th place at 2-1 in the Spring Training Cactus League with a .667 team percentage, 20 runs scored, and 10 runs allowed for a +10 difference this pre-season. The Reds will try to extend their winning streak after winning two games in a row including their recent 9-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants yesterday.
Cincinnati started the contest against San Francisco with a 5-0 lead in the first two frames and added 4 more runs in the 6th & 7th innings for a total of 9 runs scored on 12 base hits in the victory. The Reds won two games at home but lost their lone outing on the road this season.
Cincinnati posted a total 11 runs on 16 base hits while accumulating 3 home runs and gained 11 RBIs. The Reds have an on-base percentage of .324 and a slugging percentage of .409 this pre-season with a team batting average of .246, a WHIP of 1.24, and an ERA of 2.12.
Cincinnati also granted 7 free bases but struck out 22 batters on the season. Center Fielder Jake Fraley acquired a batting average and on-base percentage at 1.000, Catcher Aramis Garcia made 2 home runs with 5 RBIs, and First Baseman Joey Votto contributed two base hits for the Reds after 2 games played this season.
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Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Predictions 3/21/2022
The Chicago Cubs come to this Monday’s major league action after ending their recent outing versus the LA Dodgers with a draw at 2-2 yesterday.
Chicago is in 8th place at 2-2 in the Spring Training Cactus League with a team percentage at .500 and 19 runs scored while allowing 18 runs for a +1 difference this pre-season. The Cubs also recorded 1-1 at home and 1-1 on the road on the season.
The Chicago Cubs allowed the Dodgers to score 2 runs in the 2nd frame and also nailed two runs on 8 hits on the eventual 2-2 draw last game. Third Baseman Chase Strumpf led his team with one RBI on one base hit while Shortstop Andy Weber earned a free base for Chicago.
First Baseman Alfonso Rivas led his team with a batting average and on-base percentage at 1.000, Catcher John Hicks landed one home run with 3 RBIs, and Right Fielder Darius Hill chipped in 3 hits for Chicago.
The Cubs recorded a total of 17 runs scored on 30 hits with an on-base percentage at .348 and slugging percentage of .410. Chicago also completed 4 home runs with 17 RBIs while awarding 15 free bases this free season.
The Cubs also marked a team batting average of .256, an ERA of 4.35, and a WHIP of 1.35 with 10 BBs and 29 strikeouts.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs. The MLB Pick for this contest is Chicago. The Cubs have the momentum in this match-up after winning two games in a row with a draw in their recent outing while the Reds split their last two contests.
Chicago hit a 3-2 run in their last five while Cincinnati posted a 2-3 stretch. Prediction: The Chicago Cubs will win to a score of 5-3.
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Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs 3/21/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 4:05 PM ET
Location: Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona
Date: Monday, March 21, 2022
TV: MLB TV
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Chicago Cubs -1.5
MLB Totals: 7.5