Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs 6/1/24 MLB Betting Picks

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs 6/1/24 – As the calendar flips to June, the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs are set to clash this Saturday night at Wrigley Field. With the Reds (24-31) looking to improve their record and the Cubs (28-27) aiming to stabilize their position above .500, this matchup promises intriguing opportunities for fans of baseball betting predictions today. This game, airing on FOX at 7:15 PM ET, offers a classic NL Central showdown that could go either way.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs 6/1/24

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs 6/1/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Reds	TBD	TBD	TBD
Cubs	TBD	TBD	TBD

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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) May 29, 2024

The specific betting odds for this game are still to be determined. However, with recent performances in mind, the Reds are showing some momentum with a strong record against the spread, particularly in road games. This trend could potentially make them a valuable pick depending on the final odds. On the other hand, the Cubs’ recent struggles might deter some bettors, but their slightly better season record could offer a tight moneyline.

Hunter Greene (4-5 W-L, 3.06 ERA) vs. Justin Steele (0-2 W-L, 4.45 ERA)

Hunter Greene has been a steady trouper for the Reds this season. Posting a good 3.06 ERA and a remarkable 1.14 WHIP in 64.2 innings, Greene’s fast balling velocity and striking out capacity (71) makes him an opponent to reckon with. Particularly, the Reds have not been playing well, but Greene is a very effective pitcher who allows few hits and runs, which makes the team rather competitive in most games.

On the other hand, Justin Steele has had a tough time for the Cubs this season. Steele stands at a win-loss record of 0-2 and an ERA of 4.45 through the 32.1 innings pitched and can do better. He has a WHIP of 1.05 which is quite impressive, meaning he is very good at preventing batters from getting on the base; however, he has conceded six home runs which might be a problem facing the Reds’ batting unit.

Analyzing the Reds: Tactical Adjustments Required

The Reds are batting at a low rate of .216. This can be said to be a disadvantage since the team has a .359 slugging percentage. However, their strategic plays and ability to get on base (OBP .298) and a stable pitching staff (3.89 ERA) shows that they could be a team that can exploit certain situations especially when Greene is on the mound.

Cubs’ Offensive and Defensive Balance

In terms of batting average, the Cubs have a higher .227 BA than the Reds while in slugging percentage, the Cubs have .365 percentage. This is further supported by their on-base percentage which stands at.308 and their rather reasonable ERA which is at 3.76 indicating a team that can take advantage of any loophole that a pitcher may have. However, their poor form in the last few games could be a major boost for this match up.

Trends

Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends

Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Cincinnati Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Reds are 16-9 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Reds’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 13 of Reds’ 30 last games at home

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Chicago Cubs are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Cubs are 16-13 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Cubs’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 11 of Cubs’ 26 last games at home