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On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs (71-86) are hosting the Cincinnati Reds (60-97), at 2:20 PM ET. The Cubs have won five in a row. The Cubs will give the start to Drew Smyly (7-7), and the Reds will turn to Nick Lodolo (4-7).
The oddsmakers have spoken, making the Cubs (-136) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat the Reds (+116) at home. The game has an over/under of 6.5 runs.
Cubs vs. Reds Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-136)
Total
6.5 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -103)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Reds
- Game Day: Saturday, October 1, 2022
- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Steven Brault | 15 Day Injury List | Shouder |
| Justin Steele | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jason Heyward | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Rafael Ortega | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Wade Miley | Day-to-day | Oblique |
| Drew Smyly | Day-to-day | Shoulder |
Reds Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Minor | 15 Day Injury List | Foot |
| Robert Dugger | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Justin Dunn | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Lucas Sims | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Nick Senzel | 60 Day Injury List | Toe |
| Joey Votto | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Mike Moustakas | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Justin Wilson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jeff Hoffman | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Aramis Garcia | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Tyler Stephenson | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tony Santillan | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Reds
The Cubs took down the Reds 6-1 yesterday, with Adrian Sampson getting the win (7.00 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 6 K) and Nico Hoerner leading the way offensively (going 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI). Graham Ashcraft (2.00 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Reds.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been favorites in 48 games this season and won 21 (43.8%) of those contests. Chicago has a record of 14-15 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -136 on the moneyline. The Cubs have a 57.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 64 of their 160 games with a total this season. In 160 games with a spread this season, the Cubs are 82-78-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 153 | .272 (39) | .342 (42) | .444 (54) | 2.7% (84) | 23.4% (92) | 8.8% (62) |
| Nico Hoerner | 130 | .284 (24) | .330 (60) | .412 (78) | 1.8% (114) | 11.3% (6) | 5.2% (120) |
| Willson Contreras | 110 | .243 (-) | .346 (-) | .464 (-) | 4.4% (-) | 21.5% (-) | 8.9% (-) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 131 | .209 (128) | .301 (113) | .433 (65) | 4.8% (22) | 34.0% (133) | 10.2% (34) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 106 | .266 (-) | .339 (-) | .438 (-) | 3.1% (-) | 24.5% (-) | 9.2% (-) |
Reds Betting Records and Team Stats
The Reds have been victorious in 48, or 39%, of the 123 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This season, Cincinnati has been victorious 39 times in 102 chances when named as an underdog of at least +116 or longer on the moneyline. The Reds have an implied victory probability of 46.3% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Cincinnati and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 76 of their 162 opportunities. In 162 games with a line this season, the Reds have a mark of 75-87-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | 142 | .253 (70) | .314 (89) | .387 (108) | 2.5% (89) | 17.2% (44) | 5.5% (118) |
| Jonathan India | 102 | .246 (-) | .322 (-) | .377 (-) | 2.4% (-) | 21.9% (-) | 7.2% (-) |
| TJ Friedl | 69 | .242 (-) | .317 (-) | .443 (-) | 3.2% (-) | 15.1% (-) | 7.9% (-) |
| Jake Fraley | 63 | .260 (-) | .342 (-) | .485 (-) | 5.3% (-) | 21.5% (-) | 10.1% (-) |
| Dónovan Solano | 76 | .292 (-) | .347 (-) | .396 (-) | 1.4% (-) | 19.6% (-) | 6.3% (-) |
Cubs vs. Reds Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for Cubs vs. Reds is the Cubs (-136 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we pick the over on 6.5 runs.