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Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Nick Lodolo in this game. Lodolo has a 4-4 record and a 3.39 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Drew Pomeranz who starts for the Cubs. Left hander Pomeranz is 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cubs as -164-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
In their last action, Chicago was a 6-2 loser on the road against the Reds. Bettors on Cincinnati at 136 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Cincinnati won its last outing, a 6-2 result against the Cubs on May 30. Bettors who backed the Reds at 136 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Cincinnati:
Team record: 29-29 SU
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
Chicago:
Team record: 35-22 SU
Chicago Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago Cubs is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati at Chicago Sunday, June 1