Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction: Expect a tough contest this time

Sunday's Major League Baseball action at Wrigley Field features a matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Cubs - Cubs will not lose here

The Chicago Cubs have won their last three games by a combined score of 6 runs, and they have won their last ten games by a score of 4 runs or more five times. The Cubs have a record of 4-4 in their last 10 games in which they have scored four or more runs. While Nico Hoerner leads the Cubs in hits (54) and runs batted in (25), Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ have combined for 103 hits and 44 runs batted in between them. The Cubs have a record of 19-40 in their past 59 games played on Sunday, while their overall record in their last 12 games is 3-9. In the Cubs' previous 17 games, overall, the over is 13-3-1. The Overs have won each of the past four meetings 4-0.

Cincinnati Reds - Reds will not have it easy

The Cincinnati Reds have scored at least four runs in five of their past six games, including a total of 18 runs in their most recent three games. When scoring four or more runs in a game, the Reds have won eight of their last 12 contests. In terms of hits and runs batted in, Jonathan India leads the Reds with 57, while Spencer Steer and Tyler Stephenson have combined for 99 hits and 44 RBI. The Reds have a record of 17-36 in their last 53 games played away from home, and they have a record of 2-6 in their last 8 games played during game 3 of a series. In the Reds' previous five games, the over was 4-1.

Expert Betting Tips

The Reds played well in the second series of this matchup, which was a victory for them. On the other hand, I am not entirely certain that they will be able to compete successfully in this exhibition match. The total runs scored in each of their most recent matches was over; therefore, I would wager that the same thing will happen in this game as well, with the Cubs coming out on top in a tight contest.