Reds vs. Cubs: Betting Preview for July 31

Published 4:24 am Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (52-55) will clash with Isaac Paredes and the Chicago Cubs (51-58) at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, July 31. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.

Sportsbooks have tabbed the Reds (-150) as moneyline favorites versus the Cubs (+125). Bookmakers have listed the total for this matchup at 9.5 runs.

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Reds vs. Cubs Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Reds -150
  • Moneyline Underdog: Cubs +125
  • Over/Under: 9.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Nick Lodolo gets the start for the Reds, his 17th of the season. He is 8-3 with a 3.45 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 91 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, the left-hander threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Lodolo has registered seven quality starts this season.
  • Lodolo will look to last five or more innings for his third straight start. He’s averaging 5.7 frames per outing.
  • In one of his 16 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds average 1.1 home runs per game to rank 16th in baseball with 118 total home runs.
  • Cincinnati ranks 18th in baseball with a .394 slugging percentage.
  • The Reds are 28th in the majors with a .230 batting average.
  • Cincinnati ranks 15th in runs scored with 473 (4.4 per game).
  • The Reds are 23rd in MLB with an on-base percentage of .304.
  • The Reds strike out 9 times per game, the No. 25 mark in baseball.
  • Cincinnati has a 3.80 team ERA that ranks ninth among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Cincinnati’s pitching staff ranks 13th in MLB with a collective 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Reds have the 13th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.247).

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