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Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds
The division rival Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
The Cubs will trot Shota Imanaga out to the mound in this one. Left hander Imanaga has a 9-7 record and a 3.09 ERA this season.
It'll be Nick Lodolo toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Left hander Lodolo is 8-8 with a 3.30 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cubs as -1900-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, Cincinnati was a 1-0 winner on the road against the Cubs. Bettors on Cincinnati at -140 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (1) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Chicago was a 1-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Reds. They lost as +120 underdogs, while the total score of 1 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 88-65 SU
Chicago Cubs is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Chicago Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati:
Team record: 77-76 SU
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games
Cincinnati is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Cincinnati Saturday, September 20