Cubs vs Reds Picks and Prediction – 7/31/2024

By: Kim Smith |

Last Updated: 07/30/2024 at 9:35 PM ET

Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds 07/31/24 - MLB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 7/31/2024, 11:10 PM UTC
Latest Odds: CIN -150 ; O/U 9

The Cubs are taking on the Reds at Great American Ballpark on Wednesday evening at 7:10 PM EST. The game is set to be played under potentially rainy skies with a game time temperature of 83 degrees. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB free picks.

The Cubs in their last 5 games have posted a 2-3 record. The last game for the Cubs was a 7-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The Cubs overall are sitting on a 51-57 record, but when playing on the road Chicago has posted a 24-32 record.

Chicago has come in with a .232 average with 833 hits. The Cubs have recorded a total of 441 runs with 106 homers. The Chicago pitching staff has posted a 3.76 ERA ad a 1.24 WHIP. Still, the opponents are hitting at a clip of .237 against the Cubs.

Cincinnati for their part is coming in with a 3-2 mark in their last 5 games. The game prior to the win over the Cubs was a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 2-1. Now, the Reds are sitting on a record of 51-55 on the year overall, but have posted a 26-28 record at home.

Cincinnati is heading in with a .229 average and a total of 794 hits. The Reds have managed to get a total of 467 runs scored, but have a total of 117 homers. The pitching for the Reds has posted a 3.80 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. Still, the REds have allowed the opponents to hit at a clip of .235.

Cubs vs Reds Prediction

Cubs vs Reds Pick Analysis

Our Free MLB Pick for Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs

The Cubs are on the road in this game here and have been far from the best team on the road. However, the Reds are a team that has been streaky and will have runs of being really good and then runs that they look horrible in. The downside for the Cubs is the Reds are at home and have been playing good as of late and that is going to lead to the Reds picking up the win here. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Reds win 5-3.

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