- The Cubs (73-87) are -110 favorites vs the Reds (61-99)
- Cubs starting pitcher: Javier Assad (2-2), 3.61 ERA
- Reds starting pitcher: Luis Cessa (4-4), 4.75 ERA
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The Chicago Cubs (-110) visit Great American Ball Park to take on the Cincinnati Reds (-110) on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Cincinnati.
The Cubs are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145).
The Cubs vs Reds Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Cubs are 73-87 against the spread (ATS), while the Reds are 75-85 ATS.
Cubs vs. Reds Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Cubs | -1.5 +145 | O 8.5 -105 | -110 |
| Reds | +1.5 -175 | U 8.5 -115 | -110 |
Cubs vs Reds Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 58.8% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cubs and Reds and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Frank Schwindel has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 19 away games (+16.10 Units / 42% ROI)
- Nico Hoerner has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 30 away games (+12.20 Units / 39% ROI)
- Nico Hoerner has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 25 away games (+9.25 Units / 21% ROI)
- Christopher Morel has hit the Singles Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+9.15 Units / 30% ROI)
- Adrian Sampson has hit the Earned Runs Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+8.20 Units / 65% ROI)
Best Reds Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Albert Almora Jr. has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 20 games at home (+12.90 Units / 46% ROI)
- Nick Senzel has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 15 games at home (+11.60 Units / 41% ROI)
- Mike Minor has hit the Pitching Outs Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+10.25 Units / 75% ROI)
- Joey Votto has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+10.10 Units / 110% ROI)
- Kyle Farmer has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 16 games (+9.90 Units / 55% ROI)
Reds vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Chuckie Robinson | 0.5 +775 | 0.5 -3000 |
| Donovan Solano | 0.5 +700 | 0.5 -2500 |
| Jose Barrero | 0.5 +725 | 0.5 -2500 |
| Kyle Farmer | 0.5 +775 | 0.5 -3000 |
| Mike Siani | 0.5 +650 | 0.5 -2000 |
Reds vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Chuckie Robinson | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -130 |
| Donovan Solano | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +150 |
| Jose Barrero | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -130 |
| Kyle Farmer | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +160 |
| Mike Siani | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +110 |
Reds vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Chuckie Robinson | 0.5 +310 | 0.5 -550 |
| Donovan Solano | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -275 |
| Jose Barrero | 0.5 +275 | 0.5 -450 |
| Kyle Farmer | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -275 |
| Mike Siani | 0.5 +230 | 0.5 -350 |
Reds vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Assad | 4.5 -105 | 4.5 -135 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Cubs Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 16 of their last 27 away games (+5.45 Units / 18% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Reds: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.30 Units / 38% ROI)
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 80-80 against the Run Line (-12.7 Units / -6.2% ROI).
- 73-87 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.4 Units / -2.42% ROI
- 64-83 when betting on the total runs Over for -27.3 Units / -15.48% ROI
- 83-64 when betting on the total runs Under for +13 Units / 7.38% ROI
Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 75-85 against the Run Line (-18.35 Units / -9.22% ROI).
- 61-99 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.2 Units / -12.97% ROI
- 75-80 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.8 Units / -7.79% ROI
- 80-75 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.85 Units / -1.62% ROI
Javier Assad: Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 23% (7/31) against Javier Assad — 6th best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 38% — 96th Percentile.
Luis Cessa: Reds Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Luis Cessa has struck out just 17% (54/315) of right-handed batters he faced since the start of last season — 8th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 25% — eighth Percentile.
Luis Cessa has a strikeout rate of just 20% (5 SO in 25 PAs) with two-strikes — 4th lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 43% — fourth Percentile.
Luis Cessa has a strike rate of just 61% (357/581) in two strike counts since the start of last season — tied for 8th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 66% — ninth Percentile.
Luis Cessa has thrown low pitches 60% of the time (349/579) on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — 3rd highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 42% — 97th Percentile.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Reds
The Cubs are just 19-106 (.152) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .266.
The Cubs are just 6-64 (.086) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .118.
The Cubs are just 37-44 (.457) at home this season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .530.
The Cubs are just 13-43 (.232) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .293.
Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Reds are just 44-9 (.830) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 7th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .882.
The Reds are just 8-31 (.205) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.
The Reds are just 11-75 (.128) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .196.
The Reds are just 5-77 (.061) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .118.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
Cubs hitters are slugging just .176 in lefty-lefty matchups this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .348.
Cubs hitters have 777 strikeouts in 3,125 PA’s (25%) against LHP since the start of last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.
Cubs hitters have grounded into 54 double plays in 386 opportunities (14%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Cubs hitters have an OPS of just .416 (103 PA’s) in lefty-lefty matchups this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .648.
Reds Hitting Stats & Trends
Reds hitters are slugging just .104 on the first pitch of at-bats over the last 14 days (13 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .552.
The Reds are batting just .293 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.
Reds hitters are slugging just .474 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .560.
The Reds are batting just .317 on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .339.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 15% when going through the lineup the third time in a game since the start of last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 19%.
Cubs pitchers have walked 1,129 of 12,292 batters (9%) since the start of last season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Cubs pitchers have won only 19% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.
The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 42% of their games at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 54%.
Reds Pitching Stats & Trends
Reds pitchers have walked 1,219 of 12,336 batters (10%) since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Reds pitchers have walked 1,432 of 14,461 batters (10%) since the start of 2020 — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Opponents have a groundball batting average of .297 against Reds pitchers with runners on base this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .247.
Reds pitchers have walked 129 of 1,409 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Reds vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Antonio Santillan (Reds): Back, D60
- Lucas Sims (Reds): Back, D60
- Terry Friedl (Reds): Hamstring, D10
- Jeffrey Hoffman (Reds): Forearm, D60
- Tyler Stephenson (Reds): Clavicle, D60
- Nicholas Senzel (Reds): Toe, D60
- Arthur Warren (Reds): Elbow, D60
- Justin Wilson (Reds): Elbow, D60
- Vladimir Gutierrez (Reds): Forearm, D60
- Michael Minor (Reds): Shoulder, D15
- Joseph Votto (Reds): Rotator Cuff, D60
- Michael Moustakas (Reds): Calf, D60
- Tejay Antone (Reds): Elbow, D60
- Justin Dunn (Reds): Shoulder, D15
- Kyle Hendricks (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Nicklaus Madrigal (Cubs): Groin, D10
- Bradley Wieck (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Codi Heuer (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Steven Brault (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Rafael Ortega (Cubs): Finger, D60
- Justin Steele (Cubs): Undisclosed, D15
- Alec Mills (Cubs): Back, D60
- Ethan Roberts (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Jason Heyward (Cubs): Knee, D60
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