Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds Predictions

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are playing the second "Field of Dreams" game on Thursday. The game is played on the same location as the 1989 film. Both teams are struggling to find wins and are 20 games under .500 in the NL Central.

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds will play each other on August 11, 2022 at 7:15 p.m. ET from Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa. The game will air live on FOX.

Chicago Cubs are playing Cincinnati Reds at Field of Dreams.

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are both struggling. The teams have identical records and are 21 games under .500. Cubs have won four of seven meetings this season. Reds have been better since the start of the season but are still $600 in the red. The Cubs are a far worse investment on the moneyline. They are down nearly $1700 on bets. Chicago has won the last two series games scoring 23 runs.

Drew Smyly is expected to start for the Cubs. Nick Lodolo will start on the Reds side. It will be Lodolos first time ever facing the Chicago Cubs and he's been good since rejoining the rotation. The Reds draft him seventh overall in the 2019 draft. He's 2-1 with a 3.81 ERA since joining the team. The Cubs have won all of their previous games against the Cincinnati Reds.

The teams have played high scoring games this season. With neither pitcher going deep in games, this will be a battle between the bullpens. Chicago has the moneyline edge.