Cubs vs. Reds: Betting Preview for July 30

Published 5:24 am Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Ian Happ will lead the charge for the Chicago Cubs (51-57) on Tuesday, July 30, when they square off against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (51-55) at Great American Ball Park at 7:10 PM ET.

Sportsbooks have listed the Cubs (-145) as moneyline favorites against the Reds (+120). This game carries an over/under of 9 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Cubs vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Cubs -145
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +120
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Justin Steele makes the start for the Cubs, his 17th of the season. He is 2-4 with a 3.08 ERA and 91 strikeouts through 96 1/3 innings pitched.
  • His last time out came on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when the lefty tossed 5 1/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • Steele has eight quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Steele is looking to secure his 13th start of five or more innings this season in this outing.
  • In four of his 16 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Cubs Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Cubs are 24th in baseball with 106 home runs. They average one per game.
  • Chicago ranks 24th in MLB, slugging .374.
  • The Cubs are 24th in the majors with a .232 batting average.
  • Chicago is the 23rd-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.1 runs per game (441 total).
  • The Cubs are 19th in baseball with a .309 on-base percentage.
  • The Cubs strike out 8.7 times per game to rank 21st in the majors.
  • Chicago has a 3.76 team ERA that ranks seventh among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Chicago’s pitching staff is 10th in MLB with a collective 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Cubs combine for the 13th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.243).

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