The Cubs have cooled down from a few weeks ago when they were hitting everything. This lineup has already played Cincinnati with Steele, and the Cubs won that game 7-5. Lodolo has also pitched against the Cubs this season and the team won his start 5-2. That win was more convincing for the Reds than the Cubs win with Steele. Lodolo has been good on the mound this season for the Reds and great in his last two starts.The Reds lineup is good right now and they are hitting well and their bullpen has the edge over the Cubs right now. Steele is not as good as he was last season and is inconsistent, still giving up more runs and walks and Cincinnati will make the adjustments today with him on the mound. The Reds just have the better lineup, pitcher and bullpen in this game. The Cubs are 2-5 straight up in their last 7 games against Cincinnati. The Cubs are 9-15 straight up as a road underdog of +100 or higher this season. The Cubs are 4-8 versus left handed pitchers. Steele is 0-6 straight up this season when the money line is +125 to -125. Lodollo is 3-1 straight up this season at home and after a win.

Best bet: take Cincinnati on the moneyline (ML).