Betting

Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds Preview & Picks – Cubs To Bounce Back In MLB

leigh-copson
1 hour ago
leigh-copson
Leigh Copson 1 hour ago
Share this article
Or copy link
  • Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds picks for Friday, September 19
  • Game is taking place at Great American Ball Park
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
(Getty Images)
    Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds Preview & Picks
  • Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Chicago Cubs Form
  • Cincinnati Reds Form

Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds Preview & Picks

Chicago are tipped to avenge last night's defeat in Cincinnati.

Despite that loss the Cubs are still a team in strong form right now, while the Reds remain inconsistent and are sending out a starting pitcher who has taken some hits in his last few appearances.

  • Chicago Cubs are 7-2 in their previous 9 games
  • Cincinnati Reds are 9-13 in their last 22 games
  • Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo has allowed 4+ runs in 2 of his last 3 starts
  • The Under has cashed in 6 of the previous 7 meetings

Head To Head

  • Chicago Cubs lead the all-time series 1213-1191-22
  • Cincinnati Reds won 1-0 when the two teams last met on September 18

Chicago Cubs Form

Chicago entered this series in Cincinnati on a good run of form, having secured their place in the playoffs with seven wins from their previous eight games.

The Cubs lost three in a row earlier this month, falling 2-1 and 6-3 to Washington before suffering a 4-1 defeat in Atlanta, but they bounced back impressively.

They turned things around in Atlanta as they secured back-to-back victories over the Braves, winning 6-1 and 3-2 to close out the series.

Chicago then returned home briefly and beat Tampa Bay 6-4 and 4-3 either side of a 5-4 defeat to the Rays.

The Cubs then went back out on the road after that and clinched a postseason berth as they swept Pittsburgh in three games, winning 4-0, 4-1 and 8-4.

Cincinnati Reds Form

Cincinnati came into this series on the back of a win, but on an inconsistent run of form having gone 6-8 in their previous 14 games.

The Reds’ rollercoaster run began at home as they followed 12-9 and 13-9 losses to Toronto with a 5-4 defeat at the hands of the New York Mets.

They rallied to take the next two games against the Mets, 6-3 and 3-2, and then headed to San Diego where they rebounded from a 4-3 loss to the Padres with 4-2 and 2-1 wins.

Cincinnati failed to extend that winning sequence though, as they suffered three consecutive defeats to get swept by The Athletics, losing 3-0, 11-5 and 7-4.

The Reds fared better in St Louis however, as they recorded 11-6 and 6-2 victories either side of a 3-0 defeat to the Cardinals.

Verdict

Chicago dropped last night's encounter, but they remain the more consistent of these two teams.

Having drawn a blank last night, we expect the Cubs bats to get after Lodolo and lead the team to victory.

Best Bet1: Chicago Win Moneyline @-125.00 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 8.5 Total Runs @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
Chicago Win
Moneyline
@-125.00 - 4 Units
55 Stake Cash no deposit & 550,000 Gold Coins & 5% Rakeback
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Sign up with the code NEWBONUS. When you verify your account get 25 Stake Cash for free PLUS 250,000 Gold Coins and 5% Rakeback! No deposit required. Login each day for the next 30 days and get an additional 30 Stake Cash AND 300,000 Gold Coins. 21+ only. T&Cs apply. Excludes WA, NY, NV, ID, KY, MI, VT, NJ, DE, WV, PA, RI & MD.

Bet at Stake.us
Under 8.5
Total Runs
@-111.11 - 2 Units
55 Stake Cash no deposit & 550,000 Gold Coins & 5% Rakeback
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Sign up with the code NEWBONUS. When you verify your account get 25 Stake Cash for free PLUS 250,000 Gold Coins and 5% Rakeback! No deposit required. Login each day for the next 30 days and get an additional 30 Stake Cash AND 300,000 Gold Coins. 21+ only. T&Cs apply. Excludes WA, NY, NV, ID, KY, MI, VT, NJ, DE, WV, PA, RI & MD.

Bet at Stake.us