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The Cincinnati Reds (54-80) will visit the Chicago Cubs (57-79), in the final game of a three-game series, Thursday at 2:20 PM ET. On the hill for the Cubs will be Adrian Sampson (1-5), opposed by the Reds’ Luis Cessa (3-2).
The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Cubs (-146) a moderate moneyline favorite to beat the Reds (+125) at home. The contest has a total set at 8.
Cubs vs. Reds Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-146)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -111, Under: -109)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Reds
- Game Day: Thursday, September 8, 2022
- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Wisdom | 10 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Willson Contreras | 10 Day Injury List | Ankle |
| Keegan Thompson | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Justin Steele | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Steven Brault | 15 Day Injury List | Shouder |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Kyle Hendricks | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Adbert Alzolay | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Jason Heyward | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
Reds Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Reynolds | 10 Day Injury List | Hip |
| Graham Ashcraft | 15 Day Injury List | Bicep |
| T.J. Zeuch | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Robert Dugger | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Hunter Greene | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Lucas Sims | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Vladimir Gutierrez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Justin Wilson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jeff Hoffman | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Aramis Garcia | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Mike Moustakas | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Joey Votto | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Reds
Yesterday, the Reds claimed a 7-1 victory over the Cubs, with Mike Minor (5.00 IP, 1 R, 10 H, 3 K) earning the win for the Reds. Aristides Aquino finished 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI to lead the offensive showing. Javier Assad (5.00 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 6 K) took the loss for the Cubs.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Cubs have won 18 out of the 40 games, or 45%, in which they’ve been favored. Chicago is 9-8 this season when entering a game favored by -146 or more on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 59.3% chance to win. Games involving Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 58 of 136 chances this season. The Cubs are 69-67-0 against the spread in their 136 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 133 | .274 (38) | .347 (38) | .456 (41) | 2.9% (79) | 23.7% (104) | 9.2% (58) |
| Nico Hoerner | 121 | .283 (27) | .332 (65) | .401 (91) | 1.7% (116) | 11.0% (5) | 5.6% (124) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 96 | .261 (-) | .335 (-) | .423 (-) | 2.8% (-) | 24.2% (-) | 9.5% (-) |
| Christopher Morel | 91 | .251 (-) | .315 (-) | .446 (-) | 3.7% (-) | 31.2% (-) | 8.1% (-) |
| Rafael Ortega | 113 | .231 (-) | .326 (-) | .343 (-) | 1.7% (-) | 19.9% (-) | 12.4% (-) |
Reds Betting Records and Team Stats
The Reds have come away with 41 wins in the 103 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This season, Cincinnati has been victorious 29 times in 76 chances when named as an underdog of at least +125 or longer on the moneyline. The Reds have an implied victory probability of 44.4% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Cincinnati and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 68 of their 134 opportunities. The Reds have posted a record of 63-71-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | 119 | .262 (62) | .327 (73) | .382 (113) | 1.9% (112) | 17.1% (47) | 5.9% (121) |
| Jonathan India | 81 | .261 (-) | .332 (-) | .405 (-) | 2.7% (-) | 22.1% (-) | 6.3% (-) |
| Nick Senzel | 100 | .245 (-) | .309 (-) | .317 (-) | 1.1% (-) | 19.0% (-) | 7.2% (-) |
| Jake Fraley | 47 | .243 (-) | .333 (-) | .479 (-) | 5.5% (-) | 20.0% (-) | 11.5% (-) |
| TJ Friedl | 47 | .279 (-) | .329 (-) | .490 (-) | 3.0% (-) | 14.6% (-) | 4.9% (-) |
Cubs vs. Reds Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Cubs will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-146). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8 runs).