{"id":226153,"date":"2025-08-04T04:09:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evanalytics.com\/articles\/uncategorized\/betting-odds-and-picks-for-reds-vs-cubs-8-04-25\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T22:47:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T02:47:02","slug":"betting-odds-and-picks-for-reds-vs-cubs-8-04-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanalytics.com\/articles\/mlb-game-previews\/betting-odds-and-picks-for-reds-vs-cubs-8-04-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Betting Odds and Picks for Reds vs Cubs &#8211; 8\/04\/25"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"eva_article_wrap\">\n<div class=\"eva_team_logos\">\n<div class=\"eva_away_team\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/evanalytics.com\/images\/mlb\/CIN.png\" alt=\"Cincinnati Reds logo\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Cincinnati Reds<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eva_matchup_symbol\">@<\/div>\n<div class=\"eva_home_team\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/evanalytics.com\/images\/mlb\/CHC.png\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs logo\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Chicago Cubs<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eva_odds\"><span>+115<\/span><span>O\/U: 7<br \/>(-120\/+100)<\/span><span>-135<\/span><\/div>\n<p>As the Chicago Cubs prepare to host the Cincinnati Reds on August 4, 2025, the stakes are high for both teams in this National League Central matchup. The Cubs, boasting a strong record of 65-46, have been on a roll and are currently ranked 3rd in MLB offense. Meanwhile, the Reds hold a respectable 58-54 record, placing them in the middle of the pack offensively. In their last outing, the Cubs emerged victorious against the Reds, winning 5-3, which adds extra motivation for Cincinnati as they seek to turn the tide.<\/p>\n<p>On the mound, the Cubs will send Mike Soroka to the hill. Despite a challenging season reflected in his 3-8 record and an ERA of <a href=\"https:\/\/evanalytics.com\/mlb\/player-stats\/earned-run-average\">4.87<\/a>, Soroka\u2019s 4.06 xFIP indicates he has been somewhat unlucky, suggesting a potential for improvement. He projects to pitch around 5.3 innings, allowing approximately 1.9 earned runs, which can be considered solid for a starting pitcher. <\/p>\n<p>Opposing him is Nick Lodolo, who has performed well this season with an 8-6 record and a stellar ERA of <a href=\"https:\/\/evanalytics.com\/mlb\/player-stats\/earned-run-average\">3.09<\/a>. However, his projection suggests he may be due for a regression, as his xFIP sits at 3.66, indicating he might have benefitted from some good fortune this year. Lodolo is expected to pitch around 5.4 innings and allow 2.6 earned runs.<\/p>\n<p>The Cubs enter this matchup as betting favorites with a moneyline of -140, reflecting their status as a stronger team on paper. While the Reds have shown flashes of promise, their offense ranks 14th in MLB, which may hinder their ability to capitalize against a solid Cubs pitching staff. With both teams looking to build momentum, this game could be pivotal for their respective seasons.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 3rem 0 0 0;\">Cincinnati Reds Insights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.75rem 0;\"><strong>Nick Lodolo &#8211; Over\/Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-155\/+120)<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0;\">Nick Lodolo&#8217;s fastball velocity has fallen 1.1 mph this season (93 mph) below where it was last season (94.1 mph).<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0 1.5rem;\"><small><em><strong>Explain:<\/strong> Velocity is a key component to fastball success in generating strikeouts and preventing runs, so a pitcher whose velocity decreases will likely see worse results.<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.75rem 0;\"><strong>Matt McLain &#8211; Over\/Under 0.5 Total Bases (-170\/+130)<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0;\">In the last 14 days, Matt McLain&#8217;s Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 6% down to 0%.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0 1.5rem;\"><small><em><strong>Explain:<\/strong> Barrel% measures how often a player hits the ball at the optimal exit velocity and launch angle and is a terrific measure of underlying power.<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.75rem 0;\"><strong><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0;\">The Cincinnati Reds have 3 hitters in their projected batting order today with a high (i.e.  over 27%) underlying K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Tyler Stephenson, Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain).<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0 1.5rem;\"><small><em><strong>Explain:<\/strong> Teams that have multiple high-strikeout hitters will make it much easier for the opposing pitcher to record strikeouts <\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 3rem 0 0 0;\">Chicago Cubs Insights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.75rem 0;\"><strong>Mike Soroka &#8211; Over\/Under 5.5 Strikeouts (-125\/-105)<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0;\">Mike Soroka is projected to strikeout 6.2 batters in this matchup, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0 1.5rem;\"><small><em><strong>Explain:<\/strong> THE BAT X is a highly sophisticated projection system that accounts for a multitude of factors like ballpark, weather, umpire, and more.<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.75rem 0;\"><strong>Willi Castro &#8211; Over\/Under 0.5 Total Bases (-180\/+140)<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0;\">Willi Castro&#8217;s average exit velocity has dropped off of late; his 87.9-mph seasonal figure has fallen to 80.1-mph in the past week&#8217;s worth of games.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0 1.5rem;\"><small><em><strong>Explain:<\/strong> Hitting the ball hard increases the chances of either a home run or the ball landing in fair territory for a hit before a fielder can get to it.<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.75rem 0;\"><strong>Chicago Cubs &#8211;  2H Moneyline<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0;\">According to the leading projection system (THE BAT), the Chicago Cubs&#8217; bullpen projects as the 6th-best among all major league teams.<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0 1.5rem;\"><small><em><strong>Explain:<\/strong> Most bettors only consider the starting pitcher, but a strong bullpen sneakily creates a tougher matchup for the opposing offense and suppresses a game&#8217;s runs.<\/em><\/small><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 3rem 0 0 0;\">Betting Trends<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.75rem 0;\"><strong>Chicago Cubs &#8211; 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline (-130)<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0 1.5rem;\">The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 25 of their last 44 games at home (+11.05 Units \/ 14% ROI)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"display: block; 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