The Cincinnati Reds are set to square off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on the evening of June 1, 2024, with the first pitch slated for 7:15 pm under conditions of moderate rain. Hunter Greene will be on the mound for the Reds, carrying an impressive ERA of 3.062, while Justin Steele, who holds an ERA of 4.454, will pitch for the Cubs.

In the 2024 NL Central Division rankings, the Reds are currently 12th with a record of 25-32, translating to a win percentage of 0.44. Despite their challenging divisional record of 3-4, they show promise with six wins in their last ten outings and a recent win-streak of one game. Their home and away breakdown shows a struggle with more losses than wins in both scenarios. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 8th in the same division, standing at 28-30. They’ve had a tough stretch with a 6-11 divisional record and only two wins in their recent ten games.

As sports betting goes, the odds are notably pivotal. The current point spread sits at -1.5 in favor of the Cubs, while the over/under for the game is set at 7.0 runs. Financially, the Cubs are favored with a home team money line of -139, opposed to the Reds who possess an away team money line of +119. These figures suggest a tight game, with the Cubs slightly edged as favorites owing to their home advantage and relatively better recent form. Betting enthusiasts should consider these metrics in their game day strategies, potentially leveraging the close spread and the tight run total forecasted.