On July 31, 2024, the Chicago Cubs are set to battle the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park. The game, starting at 7:10 PM, may see some light rain, adding an extra layer of challenge for the players.

Kyle Hendricks will lead the pitching efforts for the Cubs, entering the game with an ERA of 6.946, while Nick Lodolo, who boasts a more favorable ERA of 3.449, will take the mound for the Reds.

As of now, the Cubs find themselves at 12th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a 51-58 record, achieving a 0.47 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division based on a 13-25 divisional record, winning 4 of their last 10 matches and are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their home and away records are 27-25 and 24-33 respectively, with day and night game wins standing at 24 and 27.

Conversely, the Reds are 10th in the same division, holding a record of 52-55 which converts to a 0.49 winning percentage. They rank 4th in the division with an even 14-14 record, have a win streak of 2, and have split their last 10 games. The Reds maintain a nearly balanced home and away record at 27-28 and 25-27 respectively, and their score tally shows 473 runs made against 429 conceded.

Betting Odds Overview:
For those looking to engage in betting, important odds to consider include: The point spread set at -1.5, suggesting a leaning towards the Reds over the Cubs. For the total runs, the over/under is settled at 9.5 which offers a moderate scoring expectation. Betting on the away team (Cubs) provides a money line of +128, potentially lucrative for risk-takers, whereas the home team (Reds) has a money line of -151, marking them as mild favorites in this matchup.