Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs 9/28/24 MLB Betting Prediction

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs 9/28/24 – With the regular season coming to an end, the Cincinnati Reds take on the Chicago Cubs in a game that means a lot for both teams as far as their standing goes. From the beautiful setting of Oracle Park, this graph shows the respective standings as the two teams have some games left before the season closing day. As we go into details, let us see the information and betting markets available on the best betting sites.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs 9/28/24

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs 9/28/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Reds	+1.5 (-200)	7.5 over (-102)	+110
Cubs	-1.5 (+160)	7.5 under (-125)	-130

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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 27, 2024

The betting lines reveal a slight favoritism towards the Cubs, reflective of their better season record and home-field advantage. The Reds, however, are not far behind with competitive odds that could tempt the savvy bettor. The spread and totals suggest a close, low-scoring game, aligning with recent trends observed in both teams’ performances.

Rhett Lowder (2-2, 1.4 ERA) vs. Kyle Hendricks (4-12, 6.28 ERA)

The opposing starting pitcher appraisal shows two different sides today. Rhett Lowder has only made a handful of starts, but during those games he has had an impressive 1.4 ERA and a WHIP of 1.29. His accuracy and, especially this season, his ability to keep the ball in the park will be very important against Chicago. Perhaps it would have been important for Lowder to rise in the late season because of his control over the strike zone, which would have disturbed Chicago’s hitters.

At the same time, on the other extreme, Kyle Hendricks has had a season which has not been encouraging for him, courtesy of his 6.28 ERA and 1.51 WHIP from a total of 123.1 odd innings. Hendricks has had issues with control, pitching in a lot of hits and home runs despite being an experienced player. Such a game calls for a need for atonement and more so because of pressure situations in which they can perform some positive effort for or against the Cubbies.

Offensive Dynamics: Reds Analysis

The Reds’ batting lineup has struggled, with a team batting average of .232 and a modest slugging percentage of .392. However, with 174 home runs, their power hitting shows they can change the game with a single swing. The challenge lies in their on-base skills, where their .306 OBP indicates a need for more consistency in getting runners on base. Enhancing their plate discipline will be crucial for the Reds to capitalize against Hendricks’ vulnerabilities.

Offensive Dynamics: Cubs Analysis

Contrastingly, the Cubs hold a better record in hitting, boasting a .243 batting average and a slightly higher slugging percentage of .396. With 170 home runs, their power metrics closely match those of the Reds, but their on-base percentage at .318 provides them a slight edge in generating scoring opportunities. The Cubs’ lineup will need to exploit Lowder’s inexperience, focusing on drawing walks and pushing him into deep counts.

Trends

Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games.
Cincinnati are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Cincinnati are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games against Chi Cubs.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati’s last 12 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cincinnati’s last 12 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs.

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’ last 7 games against Cincinnati.
Total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’ last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs’ last 12 games when playing at home against Cincinnati.
Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the National League.
Chi Cubs are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the National League Central Division division.