Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds 4/5/23 – On Wednesday night, the Cincinnati Reds 3-1, are looking for a series victory when they take on the Chicago Cubs 1-3 in the final game of their three-game series. Expected starting pitchers include Marcus Stroman and Hunter Greene. MLB betting lines are in favor of the Chicago Cubs here to beat the Reds easily.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 12:35 PM ET
Location: Great American Ball Park
TV: MLBN
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds 4/5/23 Betting Odds
Cubs
Moneyline: -111
Spread: -1.5 (+142)
Total: 8.5 over (-120)
Reds
Moneyline: -111
Spread: +1.5 (-204)
Total: 8.8 under (-116)
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Analysis
Chicago Cubs boasts a slugging percentage of 0.368 and have struck out 31 times, while walking 12 times. They have 15 runs batted in and 32 base knocks this year and their average at the plate is sitting at 0.241. As a unit, the Cubs have hit 5 two-baggers and hit 4 balls out of the park to total 16 runs with an OBP of 0.311. Overall, the Chicago Cubs are scoring 4.0 runs per game to rank 17th in the league for runs scored per contest. The Cubs have amassed a team earned run average of 4.63 on the season and struck out 41 batters. They have also walked 17 players from the other team, leaving their FIP at 2.93 as a unit thus far this season. Furthermore, their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.41 while their pitching staff boasts a WHIP of 1.43. Additionally, Cubs pitchers have given up 1 long ball along with 19 total runs this year. In 315 innings on the diamond, Chicago Cubs have converted 63.1% of balls in play into outs – ranking them 27th in professional baseball. At this point in the season, Chicago has 105 putouts plus 39 assists and 3 errors for a fielding rate of 0.980 which ranks them 22nd in the majors; additionally, they’ve turned 4 double plays this season.
Cincinnati Reds has hit 7 HRs and driven in 19 RBIs, as well as added 5 doubles, walking 14 times, and scoring 20 runs. They boast an OBP of 0.340 and team batting average of 0.258 for the year, with a slugging percentage of 0.492 and average scoring rate of 5.00 runs per contest. In total, Cincinnati has been hit 35 times this season and 33 base hits overall. Cincinnati pitching staff has surrendered 14 runs this season, yielding an ERA of 3.50. They’ve given up 3 long balls and allowed 3.50 runs per 9 innings this year. As a unit, the Reds hold a WHIP of 1.278 and FIP of 3.58 as a staff for the year; their K/BB ratio stands at 2.53, ranking them 8th in baseball for total hits allowed with 31. The Cincinnati Reds have recorded one double play and boast a fielding percentage of 0.986. They have 32 assists, 2 errors, and 108 putouts this season – giving them an effective defensive efficiency rating of 70.0% in 324 innings on the field.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Against the Spread
Under is 4-0 in Stroman’s last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. The Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 Wednesday games. The Cubs are 5-0 in Stroman’s last 5 starts on grass. The Cubs are 5-0 in Stroman’s last 5 starts. Cubs are 4-0 in Stroman’s last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-0 in Greenes last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower. The Reds are 1-8 in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Reds are 2-14 in Greenes last 16 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5. Under is 6-1 in Greenes last 7 starts on grass.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Free Pick
The Cubs have lost three of their first four games, yet they have played well offensively so far. MLB betting experts expect them to continue this trend against right-handed pitchers since Greene, who gave up three runs in his debut, has struggled against them with eight runs allowed in three starts. On the other hand, the Reds have also been productive offensively recently; however, despite recent success they may struggle again against Stroman.
Free Pick: Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+142)
