Cubes vs Reds: Play prediction 2, probabilities, injuries and options


The cubes and reds collide on Friday night at the Great American Ball Park in the 2nd NL game match, with the series of the season tied 5-5. Chicago enters 88-65, sitting second in the division and firmly in the mix of Wild Card, while Cincinnati stands at 77-76 and is setting up a three-game streak at home while looking for playing the spoiler.

With Shota Image and Nick Lodolo they prepared for a duel between two of the most important machines of the NL, each race could be decisive in a close battle of September.

Starting pitchers

Shotta Imanaga – Chicago Cubes

Image is the constant force in the rotation of Chicago this season. It has a Under-3.29 was for most of its second year of the MLB and lives in the location of fast ball and a strong splitter that produces gentle contact. When it throws early, it forces adversaries to make weak groups and keep the courage of manageable touches, which should import to a road park that can amplify the mistakes.

Nick Lodolo – Cincinnati Reds

Lodolo combines a loop curve with heavy heavy and has been one of the most reliable dining rooms in the Reds. It is susceptible when it comes out of the high ball, but in Great American Ball Park, it will be planned to induce grumpers and browse the program without delivering free passes. If Lodolo repeats his recent command, he will give Cincinnati a strong opportunity to win.

Hot hitters

Cubes – Seiya Suzuki

Suzuki's hardcuting power and profile make it the main threat of cubes; Even in falls, his bat remains dangerous thanks to the barrel rates and the high leaving speeds. It is the guy that can rotate a launch duel with a swing.

Reds – Elly de la Cruz

From the Cruz supplies an instantaneous impact, plus power, further speed and a high altogether in any error. His Statcast profile shows the output speed higher than average and the ability to make plays that change the game in the bases.

Report of injury

Cincinnati Reds

  • Ian Gibaut – 60 -day il (shoulder)
  • Wade Miley – 60 days (flexor)
  • Rhett Lowder – 60 Days (forearm)
  • Carson Spiers – 60 -day il (shoulder)
  • Tyler Callihan – Il 60 days (forearm)
  • Brandon Williamson – 60 days (elbow)
  • Julian Aguiar – il 60 days (elbow)

Chicago cubes

  • Owen Caissie – 7 -Dia (conad)
  • Kyle Tucker – 10 -day il (calf)
  • Daniel Palencia – 15 -Day la (shoulder)
  • Ryan Brasier – 15 -Day il (Groin)
  • Miguel Amaya – 10 -Day Il (ankle)
  • Eli Morgan – 60 days (elbow)
  • Justin Steele – 60 Days (elbow)

Current probabilities

  • Execution line: cubes -1.5 (+134) / reds +1.5 (−164)
  • Total: more than 8.5 (−109) / under 8.5 (−111)
  • Moneyline: Cubes −126 / Reds +104

Better bets and predictions

  1. Moneyline cubes (-126)
  2. Reds +1.5 (−164)
  3. Under 8.5 (−111)

Final score prediction:- Cubes 5, Reds 3