Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs 7/16/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 8:05 PM EST
Jul. 16, 2019
TV: WGN
Latest Odds : CHC -135
The Reds have had the Cubs number this season. Even when playing in Chicago the Reds seem to have really controlled the Cubs and figured out how to lead the Cubs into the type of game the Reds want to play. However, in this game here, the Reds are going to face a new pitcher for the Cubs, but even then it may not make as much of a difference as what the Cubs would like and the struggles may continue to be an issue against the Reds.
Eugenio Suarez is the leading hitter for the Reds team this year with a total of 21homers and 56 runners brought home. Jose Iglesias is the hitter for the Reds on the year with a .282 average. The Cubs have relied on Javier Baez on the power and runs as he has hit a total of 22 homers and 63 RBIs. The Cubs have Kris Bryant when it comes to hitting for average as he is hitting at a clip of .296.
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Anthony DeSclafani is the starting pitcher for the Reds in this game. He has posted a 5-4 record and a 4.26 ERA on the year. He has thrown a total of 86.2 innings so far with 90 strikeouts, but has walked 26 batters and allowed 91 hits on the year.
Alec Mills is the pitcher who the Cubs are putting on the mound in this game. Mills has not thrown a ball all season long in the majors and that could be a telling sign as the Reds offense has potential, but struggles at times.
Recent Betting Trends:
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
Under is 23-9-1 in Reds last 33 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 Tuesday games.
Free Betting Pick: Cincinnati Reds +125
The Reds are facing a new pitcher for the Cubs in Mills and the Reds are also going to have a chance here to put DeSclafani on the mound against a Cubs team that is decent, but still have some struggles and hidden issues that have come up in the past. Look for that to continue to be a problem here as the Cubs are unable to slow down the Reds offense. Final Score, Cincinnati Reds win 4-1.