Chicago Cubs (50-53) vs Cincinnati Reds (53-49)
Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 2:20 pm
I am rolling with the public on the Reds here, as it seems to be the perfect storm for Cincinnati. Luis Castillo gets the ball for Cincy and he has been exceptional in his last five starts. Castillo has not allowed more than one earned run in his last four starts and has shrunk his ERA to 4.20 on the year. Alec Mills on the other side has had a decent season but he is still someone I look to fade. Mills has a 4.55 ERA and a 4.48 expected ERA this season. The Reds' bats are on fire, especially when you look at the run Joey Votto is having. With all of that being said, I think we see a similar result to last night's game. Baez is still out of the lineup for the Cubs and Chicago overall just looks unmotivated with many of its players soon to be out the door. Do not be surprised if a few players are scratched from the lineup late due to a potential trade. Take the Reds here.