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On Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds (44-67) are hosting the Chicago Cubs (46-65), at 6:40 PM ET. The Reds have lost four straight. Graham Ashcraft (5-2) will start for the Reds, and Adrian Sampson (0-3) for the Cubs.
The bookmakers have spoken, making the Reds (-122) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat the Cubs (+103) at home. The game has an over/under set at 9 runs.
Reds vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Cincinnati Reds (-1.5)
Moneyline
Reds (-122)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -112)
When, Where, at What Time is Reds vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Saturday, August 13, 2022
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Stadium: Great American Ball Park
Reds Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | 10 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Jeff Hoffman | 15 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Hunter Greene | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Art Warren | 15 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Robert Dugger | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tejay Antone | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Aramis Garcia | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Connor Overton | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Tyler Stephenson | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Justin Wilson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Vladimir Gutierrez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Daniel Duarte | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Brault | 10 Day Injury List | Illness |
| Jason Heyward | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Wade Miley | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Adbert Alzolay | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Michael Hermosillo | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Manuel Rodriguez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Reds and Cubs
Saturday, the Cubs claimed a 4-2 victory over the Reds, with Drew Smyly (5.00 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 9 K) registering the win for the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI to lead the offense. Nick Lodolo (4.00 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 6 K) picked up the loss for the Reds.
Betting Trends
Reds Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Reds have been favored 24 times and won 10, or 41.7%, of those games. This season, Cincinnati has won eight of its 15 games, or 53.3%, when favored by at least -122 on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Reds, based on the moneyline, is 55%. Games involving Cincinnati have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 56 of 111 chances this season. The Reds are 52-59-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | 97 | .257 (69) | .332 (71) | .371 (121) | 1.6% (124) | 16.2% (44) | 6.4% (111) |
| Joey Votto | 87 | .217 (138) | .335 (67) | .391 (105) | 3.1% (73) | 26.0% (130) | 12.3% (14) |
| Nick Senzel | 84 | .247 (-) | .304 (-) | .315 (-) | 1.0% (-) | 19.8% (-) | 5.9% (-) |
| Albert Almora Jr. | 58 | .230 (-) | .273 (-) | .362 (-) | 2.4% (-) | 18.7% (-) | 5.3% (-) |
| Jonathan India | 61 | .243 (-) | .308 (-) | .385 (-) | 2.8% (-) | 24.7% (-) | 4.9% (-) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have come away with 31 wins in the 77 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Chicago has a win-loss record of 25-41 when favored by +103 or worse by sportsbooks this year. The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 49.3% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Contests with Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 46 of 111 chances this season. In 111 games with a line this season, the Cubs have a mark of 57-54-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | 95 | .250 (89) | .362 (24) | .457 (42) | 3.9% (43) | 21.5% (93) | 9.4% (60) |
| Ian Happ | 108 | .278 (39) | .356 (32) | .434 (66) | 2.0% (106) | 23.4% (107) | 9.9% (47) |
| Nico Hoerner | 96 | .299 (17) | .342 (51) | .419 (80) | 1.9% (109) | 11.0% (5) | 4.9% (139) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 107 | .220 (134) | .318 (94) | .441 (56) | 4.7% (23) | 33.4% (148) | 11.2% (31) |
| Christopher Morel | 70 | .263 (-) | .332 (-) | .458 (-) | 3.4% (-) | 29.5% (-) | 8.9% (-) |
Reds vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for Reds vs. Cubs sees the Reds (-122 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we prefer the over on 9 runs.