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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