Cubs Underdogs In Opener Against Reds

The Chicago Cubs continue their search for legitimacy as they go into their game tonight against division rivals the Cincinnati Reds as the underdogs.

The Cubs moneyline is set at EVEN in the game, while the Reds have a -110 moneyline.

The Cubs will be utilizing Clayton Richard on the mound. The left hander has a 1-0 record and a 5.79 ERA this season.

The Reds will be countering with Michael Lorenzen. The right hander has a 3.53 ERA and a 3-4 record on the season.

The Reds were 5-3 losers in their last outing on the road against the Cleveland Indians. Cleveland were 102 underdogs. OVER bettors were sent home happy in that game.

Cincinnati are 1-4 straight up over their last five games.

The Cubs won their last outing 4-1 on the road against the Atlanta Braves. Chicago were -165 favorties to win the game, while the UNDER bettors went home happy.

The Cubs have been having a solid season going 49-41 so far this year. However, they are in one of the toughest divisions in the MLB and with their history they have a long road to proving their legitimacy as contenders. The Cubs are 6-1 straight up over their last six games on the road.

The total for this game is sitting at nine runs. The total has gone OVER in four of the Reds last five games. The Cubs trend toward the UNDER with five of their last six games sending UNDER bettors to the pay out window.