The Chicago Cubs have looked good this season and are coming off a second straight win over Cincinnati 8-5 last night. they have put up 8 runs in both games against the Reds. Last night the offense was led by Javier Baez who went 3 for 5 with a pair of homers, a double and three RBIs. The Cubs offense is putting up 5.75 runs a game. Their pitching staff has a team ERA of 4.00. Kyle Hendricks will get the start today. He is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 9 strikeouts this season. In his career against the Reds, he is 6-3 with a 3.84 ERA and 91 strikeouts.

The Cincinnati Reds will try to get a much-needed win against their Central Division rivals. The did pt up five runs yesterday, with Nick Castellanos going 2 for 4 with a two-run home run and a double while Freddy Galvis also added a two-run homer. The Reds will turn to Sonny Gray in hopes of turning things around. This season, he is 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 9 strikeouts this season. In his career against the Cubs, he is 3-2 with a 2.83 ERA and 29 strikeouts.

Both pitchers pitched well on opening day. Hendricks was almost unhittable in his start against the Brewers. The Cubs are playing really well at the moment while the Reds are struggling a bit. As long as Hendricks can go deep, the Cubs bats will get enough runs across to get the win. Take the better team at even money.

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