Friday’s game at Wrigley Field has the Chicago Cubs (28-29) going head to head against the Cincinnati Reds (24-32) at 2:20 PM ET (on May 31). Our computer prediction projects a close 4-3 victory for the Cubs, so expect a competitive matchup.

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Cubs vs. Reds Matchup Info

• When: Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: MARQ
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Cubs vs. Reds Predictions

• Score Prediction: Cubs 4, Reds 3

Cubs vs. Reds Betting Lines

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Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has won 11, or 55%, of the 20 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
• The Cubs have a mark of 7-1 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by -148 or better on the moneyline.
• Contests involving Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 25 of 57 chances this season.
• The Cubs had a 1-4 record across the five games they were a moneyline favorite in their past 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 matchups — all had a set run total — Chicago and its opponents combined to hit the over on the total seven times.

Reds Betting Insights

• Cincinnati has won 39.4% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (13-20).
• The Reds are 5-8 (winning just 38.5% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +124 or longer.
• Cincinnati has played in 56 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 25 times (25-29-2).
• In 12 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Reds have a record of 6-6.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Cincinnati and its opponents are 5-10-0 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Cubs vs. Reds Probable Pitchers

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad

• The 26-year-old has pitched in 11 games this season with an ERA of 2.17, a 2.35 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.155.
• Javier Assad’s team is 1-1 this season when he starts and they’re favored on the moneyline.
• Assad’s team is 7-4 when he starts this season.
• In games Assad has started this season, the teams are 3-8-0 at hitting the over.

Reds’ Starting Pitcher: Graham Ashcraft

• The 26-year-old has a 4.67 ERA and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings across 10 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .271 to his opponents.
• The Reds have a 2-5 record in Ashcraft’s seven starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
• Ashcraft’s team has won four of his 10 starts.
• Ashcraft’s starts went over the run total seven times in 10 games with a set total this season.

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Cubs’ 2024 Performance

Reds’ 2024 Performance

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