As the baseball season approaches the end, Cincinnati Reds (76-84) and Chicago Cubs (82-78) will meet in one of those rivalry games which usually get the attention of the fans because of the rankings and might have some playoff consequences. According to the schedule, it is on Saturday, this game will be held at Oracle Park, and it is expected that these two teams of the National League will be in a fierce slugfest. Looking at the MLB best predictions, it is evident that both these franchises have plenty at stake in this fixture.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs 9/28/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET |
| Where: | Oracle Park |
| Watch: | ESP+, MARQ, MLB.TV |
| Reds odds: | +110 Moneyline |
| Cubs odds: | -130 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 7.5 |
Cincinnati Reds (76-84) vs. Chicago Cubs (82-78)
The Cincinnati Reds, currently with a record of 76-84, show a challenging but intriguing season trajectory. Their last five games reveal a trend of tight contests and a struggle to clinch victories, as evidenced by their recent scores against teams like the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians. Notably, their only win in the last five came against the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcasing a glimmer of the team’s resilience.
| Cincinnati Reds Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 27, 2024 | CHC | 0-1 | Lose |
| Sep 25, 2024 | CLE | 2-5 | Lose |
| Sep 24, 2024 | CLE | 1-6 | Lose |
| Sep 22, 2024 | PIT | 0-2 | Lose |
| Sep 21, 2024 | PIT | 7-1 | Win |
Conversely, the Chicago Cubs hold an 82-78 record, placing them slightly ahead in the standings. Their recent performances have been a mix of ups and downs, with significant victories over teams like the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies. These games demonstrate their capability to overpower strong teams and highlight their inconsistency, which they’ll need to address as the playoffs approach.
| Chicago Cubs Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 27, 2024 | CIN | 1-0 | Win |
| Sep 25, 2024 | PHI | 6-9 | Lose |
| Sep 24, 2024 | PHI | 10-4 | Win |
| Sep 23, 2024 | PHI | 2-6 | Lose |
| Sep 22, 2024 | WSH | 5-0 | Win |
Rhett Lowder (2-2, 1.4 ERA) vs. Kyle Hendricks (4-12, 6.28 ERA)
Today’s starting pitcher for the Reds, Rhett Lowder, brings in a healthy 1.4 ERA and a WHIP of 1.29 in this game. Except this season, where he has pitched limited innings, Lowder has successfully collected 21 strikeouts with few walks only. He will need this plan since the Cubs are a power-hitting team and will strike on mistakes as their opponents have.
In contrast, Kyle Hendricks of the Cubs combs through the enhancement process after a terrible season where he managed on the 6.28 era and 1.51 WHIP. Over the course of the season, however, Hendricks has been quite dangerous for the homemakers giving up 21 home runs in 123.1 innings pitched. That will be one of his downfalls which he has to work on and will be the aspect of today’s match particularly with the Reds chomping at the bit, ready to take on any weakness on the mound.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Chicago Cubs -130, Total Odds: 7.5
The Cubs are likely the favorites in the betting market, though there is a pitching difference, which could be the effect of the batting and overall team performances. Following the total set at 7.5 with bias on the under is due to the last few matches where both teams had been low-scoring.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends
The performance records of the Reds suggest that they have gone under in most of their recent games and although they have pitched well, they have struggled to close out games. This year, it has been a struggle for them to get the clutch hits with runners on base, more so in the clutch moments.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
On the other side, the Cubs have a very good winning record against National League teams and particularly in the division games. The recent trends for them under at home indicate a conservative defensive plan and strategies which they might want to implement for a berth in the playoffs.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs 9/28/24 Betting Picks
Based on the recent figures and tendencies, it can be drawn that this will perhaps be a competitive and rather defensive display between the two teams that most likely gives the Chicago Cubs the upper hand because they have a better offense than that of their opponents and play at home. However, by Rhett Lowder’s good pitching for the Reds, Cubs’ scoring might be restricted, making it a close encounter even towards the end.
Respecting the statistics, the hottest pick is on the Reds to cover the +1.5 spread as the balance shows the Reds have appropriate pitching to ensure they do not lose the game by more than the marginal figure. The under on a 7.5 total should be emphasized as it still represents the direction of both teams’ trends. These daily sports premium picks are affordable and make a lot of sense.