Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds 4/4/23 – Tuesday evening, the Chicago Cubs head out on the road for the middle game of a three-game set with the Cincinnati Reds. Sunday night’s rubber game in their season opening three-game set at home was lost 9-5 by Milwaukee. On Sunday afternoon, Cincinnati pulled away for a 3-1 home victory in the final game of their three-game home series with Pittsburgh. Hayden Wesneski and Luis Cessa are expected pitchers to start. The latest MLB betting odds are in favor of the Chicago Cubs to win this game.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
Location: Great American Ball Park
TV: Bally Sports Ohio
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds 4/4/23 Betting Odds
Cubs
Moneyline: -132
Spread: -1.5 (+119)
Total: 9.5 over (-108)
Reds
Moneyline: +105
Spread: +1.5 (-167)
Total: 9.5 under (-130)
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Analysis
Chicago Cubs boasts a slugging percentage of 0.330 and has been hit 23 times, taking walks on nine occasions. They have scored 9 runs batted in and collected 20 hits for the year, while their team batting average stands at 0.213. The Cubs have hit two doubles as a unit and hit 3 baseballs out of the stadium. They have scored 10 runs while maintaining an on-base percentage of 0.286. As a collective unit, the Chicago Cubs are producing 3.3 runs per game, good enough for 21st in MLB. Cubs pitchers have given up zero home runs and 12 runs this season, while walking 15 opposing hitters. Their FIP as a unit stands at 2.29 this season; they boast a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.33, as well as a collective WHIP of 1.41. The Cubs currently have an ERA of 4.00 for the season and have struck out 35 batters. Out of their 243 innings, 63.1% of balls in play have been turned into outs – ranking them 23rd in MLB. At this point in time, Chicago Cubs have recorded 81 putouts, 30 assists and 2 errors; their fielding rate remains steady at 0.982 which ranks 19th overall; additionally they have generated 3 double plays this season.
The Cincinnati Reds boast a team slugging percentage of 0.495, as they score 4.33 runs per game and have 4 doubles to go along with 12 walks and 13 runs scored. Cincinnati has hit 6 home runs this year to go along with their 12 RBIs. On 29 occasions, the Cincinnati Reds have been called out on strikes and have collected 23 base hits. As a team, they boast an OBP of 0.327 and an average batting average of 0.242 this season. Furthermore, their WHIP stands at 1.148 while their FIP sits at 3.29 for this campaign. They currently boast a strikeout to walk ratio of 2.50, ranking them 5th in baseball for total hits conceded with 19. They have given up two homers and allowed 2.67 runs per 9 innings pitched. The Cincinnati pitching staff has allowed 8 runs this season, leading to a team ERA of 2.67. They’ve turned one double play and boast a fielding percentage of 0.990. On top of that, they have 22 assists, 1 error, and 81 putouts for an overall efficiency rate on defense of 73.7% in 243 innings played this year.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Against the Spread
Under is 4-0 in the Cubs last 4 Tuesday games. Under is 4-0 in Wesneskis’ last 4 starts on grass. Under is 4-0 in Wesneskis’ last 4 starts overall. Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 Tuesday games. Under is 5-0 in Reds last 5 during game 2 of a series. Under is 9-0 in Cessas last 9 starts on grass. Under is 6-0 in Cessas last 6 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 6-0 in Cessas last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Free Pick
Last season, Wesneski pitched well in his limited work after joining the Yankees’ lineup in exchange for Effross. While Cincinnati’s offense isn’t particularly formidable – as evidenced by their struggles against the Pirates over the weekend – Chicago’s is clearly superior on paper and Wesneski looks to be a better arm than Cessa at this point. Take the Cubs on the road as MLB betting trends suggest they will come out on top in this contest.
Free Pick: Chicago Cubs -132
