Cubs vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 29

Published 1:25 am Sunday, September 29, 2024

As they go for the series sweep on Sunday, Sept. 29, Caleb Kilian will toe the rubber for the Chicago Cubs (83-78) as they match up against the Cincinnati Reds (76-85), who will answer with Hunter Greene. The first pitch will be thrown at 3:20 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field.

Oddsmakers have listed the Reds (-125) as moneyline favorites against the Cubs (+105). Oddsmakers have set the total for this matchup at 7 runs.

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Cubs vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
  • Time: 3:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Venue: Wrigley Field
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Reds -125
  • Moneyline Underdog: Cubs +105
  • Over/Under: 7 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Kilian has been named the starter for the Cubs and will make his first start this season.
  • The 27-year-old righty has pitched in relief once already this season, but will make his first start.

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Cubs Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Cubs’ 170 home runs rank 20th in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 452 extra-base hits, Chicago ranks 16th in MLB with a .395 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Cubs rank 15th in MLB with a .243 team batting average.
  • Chicago has scored the 12th-most runs in the majors this season with 736 (4.6 per game).
  • The Cubs are among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking 10th with an OBP of .318.
  • The Cubs rank 14th in strikeouts per game (8.4) among MLB offenses.
  • Chicago has pitched to a 3.79 ERA this season, which ranks ninth in baseball.
  • Chicago averages the 18th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.5) in the majors this season.
  • Cubs pitchers have a 1.249 WHIP this season, 15th in the majors.

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