Reds’ Offense Thrives vs Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds’ bats came alive at the right time to help their team get the win against the Chicago Cubs in the series opener. Jonathan India, who came back this month off an injury, scored twice and knocked in three runs, making him a dangerous bat for Wednesday’s game.
But can he and the Reds’ offense show up again? Let’s see what the MLB picks and predictions, stats, news, and MLB odds say with the Reds vs Cubs game.
Reds Need Green to Come Through
The Cincinnati Reds are relying on rookie starting pitcher Hunter Greene (3-8, 5.66 ERA) in this game. His 2022 season isn’t going as planned as it seems like he’s only winning one game each month.
However, he gets his second win in June against this Chicago lineup. But he will need his offense to give him some help as well, as the team batting average is .254 in the last 10 games. They are also averaging 3.8 runs per game in that 10-game stretch, meaning Greene has a near window for error.
The Reds also have momentum after winning the first game of the series. They are also coming off a series with the San Francisco Giants, where they won two of three. This should help the Reds in their attempt to extend their winning streak to three games.
Cubs: Stranding Runners an Issue
The Chicago Cubs were their own worst enemy in Tuesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. They went 4-for-15 when runners were in scoring position and left 10 men on base.
If that offense doesn’t produce, it could be a long night for starting pitcher Justin Steele (2-5, 4.59 ERA). He struggled in his last outing, allowing six runs and two home runs off seven hits. He’ll also need to go at least seven innings to help the bullpen.
While the Chicago bullpen has some good arms, they can be unreliable. Scott Effross has become the most reliable arm from that bullpen in June. He’s got an ERA of 1.93 this month with 9.1 innings pitched.
Reds vs Cubs Head-to-Head
For 2022, the Cincinnati Reds hold a 3-2 lead in the season series against the Chicago Cubs, having won the last three meetings.
These two teams have exchanged season series wins the last two years, with the Reds winning in 2021 and the Cubs winning in 2020.
Reds vs Cubs Game Information
- Game: Reds (26-47) at Cubs (28-46)
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Day/Time: Wednesday, 8:05 p.m. ET
- Reds vs Cubs Live Stream: MLB.tv
Reds vs Cubs Betting Lines
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total | Team Total |
| Cincinnati Reds H. Greene -R |
+1½ -175 | +123 | 7½ -120o | 3½ -125o / 3½ -105u |
| Chicago Cubs J. Steele -L |
-1½ +155 | -133 | 7½ Evu | 4½ +120o / 4½ -150u |
Reds vs Cubs Prediction
The Las Vegas odds show the Cubs as the slight favorite at home, but the Reds have the momentum. They are batting .299 against the Cubs for 2022 and have scored 37 runs against them over their last five games. The Reds have shown they can beat tough teams on the road, meaning this gives them a good chance to extend their winning streak against the Cubs.
With the Reds having this momentum, people betting online and making MLB picks and parlays on this game should take Cincinnati on the moneyline.
