MLB Prop Bets: Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs – June 28, 2022

The Cincinnati Reds (24-47) face the Chicago Cubs (27-45) at Wrigley Field on Tuesday at 8:05pm (ET). Let’s take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup.

• The Reds have a 37-31-3 O/U record this season (meaning 37 games have gone over the total runs line, 31 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 33-34-5 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

• The Reds are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging 4.2 (20th).
• In the field, the Reds are allowing a whopping 5.5 runs per game this season (29th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 5.3 runs (27th).

Let’s take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

• Looking at their batting averages this season, the Reds are at .237 (ranking 21st in the Major Leagues), while the Cubs are batting .244 (14th).

Home Runs

• In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 71 (18th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 67 (T21st).

Runs Batted In

• Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 292 RBIs to rank 17th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 284 RBIs to rank 19th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

• The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.85 this season (26th in the Majors), while the Reds have an ERA of 5.39 (30th).

Strikeouts

• Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 617 this season, ranking 11th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 9th for total strikeouts, recording 625.

Opponent Batting Average

• Opponents are batting an average of .252 against the Cubs this season (23rd in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds’ opponents are at .254 (25th).

First Innings Moneyline

• Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2022.
• Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
• Reds 13-15-43 11-7-17 2-8-26 9-12-30 4-3-13 0-0-0 0-1-9
• Cubs 26-16-30 18-6-14 8-10-16 12-9-19 14-7-11 0-0-0 2-4-4

Lead After Three Innings

• Here are their records after the first three innings in 2022.
• Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
• Reds 23-31-17 17-13-5 6-18-12 13-25-13 10-6-4 0-0-0 2-4-3
• Cubs 30-28-14 20-11-7 10-17-7 17-16-7 13-12-7 0-0-0 3-5-1

NRFI/YRFI

• The NRFI is 40-31 in Reds games this season. The Cubs have a 29-43 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Reds recorded a lopsided 20-5 victory against the Cubs at Great American Ball Park when these teams last met on May 26. Kyle Farmer dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 2 home runs, 2 singles and 5 RBIs.