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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday, August 1st 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Reds vs. Cubs
The Reds take on the Cubs on Tuesday, August 1st 2023 at Wrigley Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds (59-49) vs. Chicago Cubs (53-53)
- Date: Tuesday, August 1st 2023
- Time: 8:05 ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago
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Cincinnati Reds - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Cincinnati Reds enter play ranked 1st in the NL Central, with an overall record of 59-49. Through 54 road contests, the Reds come in with a mark of 31-23.
With an above .500 record against the runline, Cincinnati has been favored 28 times in 108 games played so far. The team's over/under record comes in at 57-51 with an average betting line of 9.
The Reds will send Ben Lively to the mound with an overall record of 4-6. Coming into play, Cincinnati Reds has put together an ERA of 3.76. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .242 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep 13 times against Ben Lively, who has a WOBA allowed of .315. Lively has a WHIP of 1.21, with 17 walks allowed.
On offense, Cincinnati will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 6th in runs scored, averaging 4.9 runs per game. Heading into play, the Reds are the 11th-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .252. Overall, the team has hit 120 home runs, placing them 14th. To date, Cincinnati has the MLB's 5th best OBP at .331.
Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Chicago enters play ranked 3rd in the NL Central with a .500 record sitting at NL Central. Heading into play, the Cubs have won half of their 54 home games, sitting at 27-27.
Despite being favored 52 times in 106 games, Chicago has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. The team has an over/under record of 55-46, with an average betting line of 9.
For Chicago, Justin Steele gets the start, currently holding a record of 11-3. Leading up to the game, Justin Steele has an ERA of just 2.87. Currently, opponents are batting just .236 against the left-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep seven times against Justin Steele, who has a WOBA allowed of .279. Steele's WHIP of 1.12 comes along with a total of 24 walks allowed.
Chicago enters play averaging 4.9 runs per game, placing them 7th in the MLB. Heading into play, the Cubs are the 9th-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .254. So far, the team is the 14th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 120 long balls. Chicago's overall OBP of .331 is good for 5th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Reds vs. Cubs
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and Cincinnati, the Cubs are the betting favorite at -167 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 62.55%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Cubs on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cubs Moneyline -167
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