Reds vs. Cubs: Betting Preview for Sept. 29

Published 12:24 am Sunday, September 29, 2024

As they try to secure the series sweep, Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs (83-78) will square off with Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (76-85) at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Sept. 29. First pitch is scheduled for 3:20 p.m. ET.

At -115, the Reds are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Cubs (-105). This contest’s over/under has been set at 7. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

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Reds vs. Cubs Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
  • Time: 3:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Venue: Wrigley Field
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Reds -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Cubs -105
  • Over/Under: 7 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds are sending Hunter Greene (9-5) to make his 26th start of the season as he aims for his 10th win. He is 9-5 with a 2.83 ERA and 166 strikeouts through 146 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Sunday, Sept. 22, the righty threw three innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing one earned run while surrendering two hits.
  • Greene is trying to collect his 14th quality start of the year in this game.
  • Greene heads into the matchup with 20 outings of five or more innings pitched this year.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in seven of his 25 appearances this season.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds average 1.1 home runs per game to rank 18th in MLB action with 174 total home runs.
  • Cincinnati ranks 21st in baseball, slugging .389.
  • The Reds’ .231 batting average ranks 26th in MLB.
  • Cincinnati is the 15th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.3 runs per game (696 total).
  • The Reds are 21st in MLB with an on-base percentage of .305.
  • The Reds strike out nine times per game to rank 23rd in the majors.
  • Cincinnati has a 4.12 team ERA that ranks 19th across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Cincinnati’s pitching staff ranks 12th in the majors with a collective 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Reds combine for the 16th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.255).

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