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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs, 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 Saturday, May 27th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Reds vs. Cubs
The Reds take on the Cubs on Saturday, May 27th 2023 at Wrigley Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds (22-29) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-28)
- Date: Saturday, May 27th 2023
- Time: 7:15 ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago
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Cincinnati Reds - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Chicago, the Reds have a record of just 22-29. This places the team 4th in the NL Central. Cincinnati will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 8-15 away from home.
Despite being favored 12 times in 51 games, Cincinnati has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. The team's over/under record comes in at 28-23 with an average betting line of 9.
Through two appearances, starting pitcher Brandon Williamson has yet to factor into a decision. Brandon Williamson boasts an ERA of 3.60. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .167. So far, Williamson has given up two home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .281. Williamson's WHIP of 1.20 comes along with a total of six walks allowed.
Cincinnati's offense enters play with the 18th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Together, the Reds' offense has the 14th-ranked batting average, at .252. Overall, the team has hit just 38 home runs, placing them 28th in the league. Cincinnati's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 9th with an OBP of .328.
Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago Cubs come into this road contest vs Cincinnati with a below .500 record (22-28). In the NL Central division standings, the team ranks 3rd. Heading into play, the Cubs have won half of their 26 home games, sitting at 13-13.
Chicago has been the betting favorite in 25 of their 50 games with an above .500 mark vs. the runline at 27-23. The team's over/under record comes in at 27-22 with an average betting line of 8.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon comes into the game with a record of just 0-3. Against the Reds, Jameson Taillon is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 8.10. His batting average allowed of .316 is high compared to other pitchers. Opposing hitters have gone deep five times against Jameson Taillon, who has a WOBA allowed of .390. Taillon has a WHIP of 1.73, with 10 walks allowed.
Chicago's offense comes into this game averaging 4.7 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. Together, the Cubs' offense has the 13th-ranked batting average, at .255. In total, the team has hit 63 home runs (10th), making up for their mediocre batting average. Throughout the season, Chicago's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 5th best OBP of .333.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Reds vs. Cubs
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and Cincinnati, the Cubs are the betting favorite at -169 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 62.83%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Cubs on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cubs Moneyline
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