Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds 8/9/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds
MLB: 7:10 PM EST
Aug. 09, 2019
TV: FSOH
Latest Odds : CIN -114 Total 9
The Cubs are at the point that if they are unable to beat the Reds it could cause their entire season to start to come unglued. Yes, the Cubs are in the middle of the battle for the NL Central, but a losing series to the Reds could definitely expose some chinks in the armor that the Cubs have thought they have put on this season.
Javier Baez has been able to lead the Cubs in the power category. He has managed to hit a total of 28 homers while driving in 78 runners. For the Reds the leading power hitter is Eugenio Suarez who has managed to get a total of 30 homers and brought home a total of 72 runners on the year.
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Yu Darvish is the pitcher the Cubs are putting on the mound to start this game. Darvish has ended up posting a 4-5 record and a 4.36 ERA on the year. He has thrown a total of 126 innings for the Cubs, but has allowed 102 hits and walked 51 batters while striking out 149 batters.
Trevor Bauer is the pitcher the Reds are putting on the mound. The late addition at the trade deadline has an 0-0 record and a 5.79 ERA for the Reds. He has thrown only 4.2 innings on the year with 4 strikeouts, but has walked 3 batters and allowed 7 hits.
Recent Betting Trends:
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Cincinnati Reds -114
The Cubs definitely need to figure out how to win this game, but it will be difficult to bring home a win against the Reds in this game. Look for the Reds to be able to bring home a win as Bauer is able to get back to the form, minus the anger issues, that he had for the Indians. Final Score, Cincinnati Reds win 7-6.