Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs 3/9/23 – Last year, the Cincinnati Reds were tied for the worst record in the National League, and this spring will be filled with position battles as they search for a winning combination. On Thursday afternoon in Mesa, AZ, they take on the Cubs in Cactus League action. The baseball preseason betting picks are updated online with the latest information on this game.
Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs
Date & Time: Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 4:05 PM ET
Location: Sloan Park, Meza, Arizona
Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Betting Odds
Reds
Moneyline: +119
Spread: TBD
Total: TBD
Cubs
Moneyline: -140
Spread: TBD
Total: TBD
Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Analysis
Cincinnati Reds has scored a lot of runs this spring and the Cubs’ strength so far has been in pitching. Cincinnati’s pitching staff has struggled even more than their bats have, giving the Chicago bats more room for error. Christian Encarnacion has led the Reds this spring with three home runs and 10 RBI. They are second in scoring and boast the fourth-best batting average at 0.290; they rank 28th in team era at 7.17. In 12 spring games, Cincinnati has scored more than 10 runs three times while giving up more than 10 twice.
So far in spring training, the Reds are 6-5 and the Cubs are 8-4. The Chicago Cubs have scored 59 runs while giving up 55, while the Reds have scored 83 runs while allowing 81.
On Thursday, Cincinnati is likely to start Hunter Greene with his 10.37 ERA. The Cubs have not designated a starter and are using a committee approach so far. On Saturday, seven Cubs pitchers combined for the first spring training no-hitter since 2017. The Cubs have not fared as well offensively, ranking 23rd with 59 runs scored and their batting average of 0.255, ranking them 17th overall in the league. Their team era of 3.75 is fourth-best in the league.
Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Against the Spread
The Reds are 2-3 in their last 5 games. The Reds are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. The Reds are 41-39 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Reds’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 37 of Reds’ 81 last games at home.
The Cubs are 3-2 in their last 5 games. The Cubs are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. Cubs are 42-39 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of the Cubs’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 30 of the Cubs’ 81 last games at home.
Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Free Pick
The Reds have had an inconsistent Spring Training season thus far, but they come into this game against the Cubs playing exceptionally well and having not lost in 5 games. Plus, their pitching staff is much improved from what the Reds had going into it. The Chicago Cubs have the baseball betting guide on their side and they have some key players to help them win against the Reds.
Free Pick: Chicago Cubs -140
