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Cubs vs. Reds Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/4)

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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday, April 4th, 2023.

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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Reds

The Cubs take on the Reds on Tuesday, April 4th at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.

  • Matchup: Chicago Cubs (1-3) vs. Cincinnati Reds (3-1)
  • Date: Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
  • Time: 6:40 ET
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati

 

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Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

The Chicago Cubs come into this road contest vs Cincinnati, with a below .500 record (1-3). In the NL Central standings, the team ranks 5th. On the season, the Cubs have been one of the worst performing road teams, going 0-1.

Hayden Wesneski's record last season for the Cubs was 3-2, and his ERA was 2.18 over six appearances. By limiting the power numbers opposing batters put together a strong season, finishing with a slugging percentage allowed of .322.

Offensively, Chicago is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.2 runs per game. So far, the Cubs have combined for a team batting average of .230, placing them 20th in the league.

Things have been going slightly better in the power department, as Chicago has gone deep 4 times, placing them 17th in the league. Up to this point, Chicago has been getting on base at a rate of .299, placing them 22nd in all of baseball.

 

Cincinnati Reds - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

The Reds get set to take on the Chicago Cubs, with an overall record of 3-1, placing them 1st in the NL Central. So far, Cincinnati has been tough at home, putting together a mark of 3-1.

Last season, Luis Cessa appeared in 46 games for the Reds, finishing with an overall record of 4-4 and an ERA of 4.57. A key area for improvement for Cessa this season is limiting opposing teams' power numbers. Last year, he finished with a slugging percentage allowed of .436.

Offensively, Cincinnati is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 5.0 runs per game. Through 4 games, the Reds have the 14th ranked batting average at .258.

So far, the team has put together a strong home-run hitting lineups ranking 6th in home runs, with a total of 7 deep shots. Up to this point, Cincinnati has been getting on base at a rate of .340, placing them 12th in all of baseball.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Reds

Recommended Betting Pick: Reds Moneyline



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