The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs for a four-game series at Great American Ballpark, starting Monday at 6:40 pm. The Cubs (16-24) sit four games ahead of the last-place Reds (12-28) in the NL Central standings.

Recent Performance

• Reds: Won 1 of 3 against Toronto (lost 2-1, 3-1; won 3-2)
• Cubs: Won 1 of 4 against Arizona (lost 3-1, 10-6, 7-6; won 5-4)

Game 1 Details

• Odds: Reds +108 (home underdogs)
• Pitching Matchup: Vladimir Gutierrez (0-5, 8.65 ERA, 19 K) vs Drew Smyly (1-5, 3.97 ERA, 26 K)

Team Statistics

• Offense

  • Reds: 28th in batting avg, 19th in RBIs/game, 23rd in K/game
  • Cubs: 21st in batting avg, 19th in RBIs/game, 26th in K/game

• Defense

  • Reds: 30th in ERA, 27th in opp batting avg, 26th in opp hits/game
  • Cubs: 21st in ERA, 24th in opp batting avg, 24th in opp hits/game

Prediction The Reds should take 3 of 4 games in this home series as they look to build momentum after their slow start to the season. Playing at Great American Ballpark gives Cincinnati a slight edge despite their underdog status.

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