The Chicago Cubs (73-87) and Cincinnati Reds (61-99) play the second game of a 3-game set Tuesday at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cubs vs. Reds odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Cubs lead 10-7
The Cubs’ 7-game winning streak came to an end after a 3-1 loss Monday at the Reds. Chicago starter RHP Hayden Wesneski allowed 1 ER on 4 H with 6 K through 6 IP in the loss.
The Reds avoided recording their 100th loss of the season with Monday’s win. Cincinnati starter RHP Hunter Greene allowed 0 ER on 2 H with 8 K through 6 IP as the Reds snapped a 6-game losing skid.
The Reds have not lost 100 or more games since the 1982 season when they finished 61-101.
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Cubs at Reds projected starters
RHP Javier Assad vs. RHP Luis Cessa
Assad (2-2, 3.62 ERA) makes his 8th start and 9th appearance. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 32 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Win Thursday vs. the Philadelphia Phillies with 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 2 BB and 3 K
- Only career start vs. Reds: Loss Sept. 7 with 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 BB and 6 K
Cessa (4-4, 4.76 ERA) makes his 10th start and 46th appearance. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 through 75 2/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision Wednesday at the Pittsburgh Pirates with 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB and 2 K
- Has lost 3 of his last 4 decisions
- 2022 vs. Cubs: 0-0 with a 7.00 ERA (9 IP, 7 ER) in 1 start and 4 relief appearances
Cubs at Reds odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:21 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cubs -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Reds -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs -1.5 (+150) | Reds +1.5 (-200)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)
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Cubs at Reds picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 3, Cubs 2
Moneyline
BET REDS (-115).
The Reds will stay motivated Tuesday to avoid losing their 100th game. Assad struggled last time he faced the Reds and Tuesday shouldn’t be any different.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
Reds +1.5 (-200) is too expensive to bet, and I wouldn’t take Cincinnati to win by multiple runs because this should be a close game.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 8.5 (-117).
The Under is 8-0 in Cessa’s last 8 starts and 6-3-1 in the Reds’ last 10 games. Expect another low-scoring affair between these teams.
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