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The Chicago Cubs (22-28) host the Cincinnati Reds (22-29) on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET. The Cubs are moneyline favorites (-169) against the underdog Reds (+145). Jameson Taillon gets the starting nod for Chicago, and Brandon Williamson is Cincinnati’s pick to start.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Cubs vs. Reds
- Game Day: Saturday, May 27, 2023
- Game Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -169 | 8.5 |
How Do I Watch the Cubs vs. the Reds?
- TV Channel: FOX
Cubs Stats & Trends
Cubs Batting
- The Cubs are 10th-best in MLB action with 63 total home runs.
- Chicago has the 11th-ranked batting average in MLB (.257).
- The Cubs are third in baseball with an on-base percentage of .335.
- Chicago strikes out 9.2 times per game to rank 23rd in the majors.
- The Cubs average 1.2 homers per game when playing at home this season (31 total in home contests).
- Chicago is averaging 2.7 extra-base hits per game while slugging .401 at home.
- The team is batting .249 with 217 hits (8.3 per game) at home this season.
Cubs Key Batters
- Nico Hoerner has an OPS of .733, fueled by an OBP of .338 and a team-best slugging percentage of .394 this season. He has a .289 batting average.
- He ranks 30th in batting average, 76th in on-base percentage, and 112th in slugging among all qualified hitters in baseball.
- Dansby Swanson has 12 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 29 walks. He’s batting .260 and slugging .411 with an on-base percentage of .360.
- Among all qualified hitters, he ranks 80th in batting average, 38th in on-base percentage and 95th in slugging percentage.
- Ian Happ leads Chicago in OBP (.405) this season, fueled by 50 hits.
- Seiya Suzuki is batting .293 with a .383 OBP and 19 RBI for Chicago this season.
- Suzuki heads into this game on a four-game hitting streak. In his last five games he is hitting .294 with a double, a home run, three walks and two RBI.
Reds Stats & Trends
Reds Batting
- The Reds rank 28th in Major League Baseball with just 38 home runs as a team.
- Cincinnati’s .253 batting average ranks 14th in the majors this season.
- The Reds have an OBP of .329 this season, which ranks ninth in MLB.
- Cincinnati ranks 24th with an average of 9.1 strikeouts per game.
- In 23 games on the road this season, they’ve hit 13 homers, an average of 0.6 per contest.
- Cincinnati is slugging .367 in 23 road games this season.
- In away games this season, they’re batting .256 with 8.8 base hits per contest.
Reds Key Batters
- Jonathan India has a .371 on-base percentage and a .403 slugging percentage, both team-high numbers for the Reds. He’s batting .283.
- Including all the qualified hitters in the big leagues, his batting average is 40th, his on-base percentage is 25th, and he is 101st in slugging.
- Spencer Steer has racked up 53 hits to pace his team. He has a batting average of .285 while slugging .478 with an on-base percentage of .353.
- Including all qualifying players, he is 36th in batting average, 48th in on-base percentage and 45th in slugging percentage.
- Jake Fraley is hitting .263 with seven doubles, five home runs and 19 walks.
- Nick Senzel has six doubles, four home runs and 13 walks while batting .254.
Cubs vs. Reds Probable Pitchers
| Jameson Taillon (CHC) | Pitcher | Brandon Williamson (CIN) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 3 | W/L | 0 – 0 |
| 26.2 | IP | 10 |
| 7.76 | ERA | 3.60 |
| 1.725 | WHIP | 1.200 |
| 9.1 | K/9 | 8.1 |
| 3.4 | BB/9 | 5.4 |
Cubs vs. Reds Injury Updates
- Cubs: Cody Bellinger: 10 Day IL (Knee), Nick Burdi: 15 Day IL (Appendicitis), Brad Boxberger: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Adrian Sampson: 60 Day IL (Right meniscus), Ethan Roberts: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Codi Heuer: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
- Reds: Henry Ramos: 10 Day IL (Hip), Wil Myers: 10 Day IL (Kidney stones), Derek Law: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Nick Lodolo: 15 Day IL (Calf), Casey Legumina: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Reiver Sanmartin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Connor Overton: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tony Santillan: 60 Day IL (Back), Vladimir Gutierrez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joey Votto: 60 Day IL (Bicep/shoulder), Tejay Antone: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Dunn: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
