Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 7-30-24 Picks

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds meet Tuesday in MLB Game 2 action at Great American Ball Park. Here’s a Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Prediction. This article will include a Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Pick.

Chicago Cubs Betting Preview

The Chicago Cubs are 51-57 on the year after playing the Brewers and Royals. The Chicago Cubs have scored 17 runs in their last 3 Games and 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 8 Games. The Chicago Cubs have lost 4 straight Games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Nico Hoerner leads the Chicago Cubs with 95 hits and 33 RBI, while Michael Busch and Ian Happ have combined for 170 hits and 100 RBI.

Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Reds are 51-55 on the year after playing the Braves and Rays. The Cincinnati Reds have scored 8 runs in their last 3 Games and 4 or more runs in 3 of their last 6 Games. The Cincinnati Reds have won 3 straight Games when scoring 4 or more runs. Elly De La Cruz leads the Cincinnati Reds with 103 hits and 45 RBI, while Spencer Steer and Jonathan India have combined for 181 hits and 104 RBI.

Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Pitching Pick Matchup

Justin Steele gets the ball for the Chicago Cubs, and he is 2-4 with a 3.08 ERA and 91 strikeouts this season. Steele has allowed 20 hits and 8 runs in his last 26 innings. Steele has a 2.39 ERA and .201 allowed batting average in 49 road innings. Steele is 2-4 with a 5.75 ERA and 45 strikeouts in his career against the Cincinnati Reds.

Frankie Montas was supposed to take the mound for the Reds, but he was just traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. A new starter wasn’t named at the time this article was published.

Why the Cincinnati Reds will Beat the Cubs

• The Cubs have lost each of their last seven night games against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Reds have won five of their last six games against the Cubs.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games against National League opponents.
• The Reds have covered the run line in four of their last five night games against NL Central opponents.
• The Reds have led after 3 innings in each of their last five night games against National League opponents.

Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Prediction

It’s hard to side with the Cincinnati Reds when the starter they were supposed to have in Montas was traded literally an hour ago. That means whoever takes the mound will be pitching on short notice. With that said, the Cubs continue to be a mess offensively and who knows if it will matter much. The Cubs have scored 3 or fewer runs in 8 of their 10 Games in the second half of the season. The Reds and the plus money has value. I’ll take it.