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Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
The fans at Wrigley Field will be treated to a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs when they take their seats on Friday.
The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Andrew Abbott in this game. Abbott has a 4-0 record and a 1.77 ERA this season.
Abbott's opponent in this one will be Colin Rea. The Cubs right hander has a 3.28 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cubs as -172-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Chicago was a 2-1 winner in its last match on the road against the Rockies. They won as -342 favorites, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Cincinnati was a 3-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Royals. They lost as -120 favorites, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Cincinnati:
Team record: 28-29 SU
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Cincinnati's last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cincinnati's last 15 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 35-21 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Chicago Cubs is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Chicago Cubs is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Chicago Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati at Chicago Saturday, May 31