Reds vs. Cubs, 8/2/23 MLB Odds, Predictions & Trends
Reds vs Cubs Prediction
Brandon Williamson will face Drew Smiley in Wednesday night’s opener between the Reds and Cubs at 8:05 PM ET. With the Cubs listed as slight moneyline favorites and a 9.5 run total, what is the best bet in Chicago tonight?
Chances of playing and betting
907 Cincinnati Reds (+114) at 908 Chicago Cubs (-135); o/u 9.5
8:05 PM EST, Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Reds vs Cubs general betting information
As of writing this article, we Public MLB betting page It shows that 53% of the bets are on the red money line. However, this page is updated frequently, so be sure to click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date information.
Cincinnati Reds DFS SPIN
Matt McLean Went 3-for-4 with two RBIs in Tuesday’s loss against the Cubs. McLean has been the Reds’ only good forward over the past five weeks, at least according to Statcast’s numbers. He needs Corbin Carroll to destroy himself to have a realistic shot at Rookie of the Year honors, but his .305/.376/.527 line in 306 plate appearances has given him a good case most years.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
Dansby Swanson He delivered two of the Cubs’ seven homers in a 20-9 rout of the Reds on Tuesday. Cody Bellinger, Mike Tuchman, Nico Horner, Patrick Wisdom and Jacob Amaya also played as the Cubs scored 20 runs for the second time in 20 years. They also did it last year against the Pirates and finished with 21 against the Pirates on April 23rd. It’s Swanson’s ninth career multi-homer game. He is hitting .333 with 5 homers and 14 RBI in 10 games since coming out of IL.
Reds vs Cubs MLB Betting Trends
The total is over in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games against the Cubs.
The total is over in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing on the road against the Cubs.
The total has been surpassed in 5 of the Cubs’ last 5 games at home against Cincinnati.
The total has been shutout in 5 of the Cubs’ last 5 games against Cincinnati.
Reds vs Cubs MLB betting predictions
Williamson allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings in Friday’s win over the Dodgers. The 25-year-old left-hander walked four batters and struck out just two. He will have a 4.48 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 48/27 K/BB in 64 1/3 innings in his start against the Cubs tonight. Behind one opener, Smiley got the win last Friday after allowing one run in 4 1/3 innings in the Cubs’ 3-2 win over the Cardinals. Smyly had posted a 9.43 ERA in his previous five outings, so he hasn’t been great. With the way the ball was flying around the yard last night, I’ll be in control tonight at Wrigley.
MLB Betting Prediction: REDS/CUBS over 9.5
