Scheduled for May 31, 2024, an exciting MLB matchup will unfold at Wrigley Field as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Chicago Cubs, beginning at 2:20 PM under overcast skies. The Reds will send Graham Ashcraft to the mound, who currently holds a 4.667 ERA. The Cubs will counter with Javier Assad, whose ERA stands impressively at 2.172.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Reds find themselves in 12th place with a 24-32 record, a .430 winning percentage, and a divisional record of 2-4. Despite their lower ranking, the Reds show some resilience with 5 wins in the last 10 games but are currently on a two-game losing streak. They have a 14-17 home record and a slightly less effective 10-15 on the road. The Reds have scored 227 runs and allowed 236.

The Cubs, on the other hand, rank 8th in the same division with a slightly better record of 28-29, and a .490 winning percentage. They have a 6-10 divisional record. Recent form has seen them winning only 2 of their last 10 games, similarly enduring a two-game losing streak. At home, the Cubs display more strength with a 15-11 record, while they struggle on the road with 13-18. They have scored 244 runs and conceded 254.

Betting enthusiasts will find interesting odds for this game. The Point Spread is set at -1.5, and the Over/Under stands at 8.0. Those betting on the away team, the Reds, can take the Money Line at +126, indicating potential for an upset, while the home team, the Cubs, are favored at -148 on the Money Line. These betting lines suggest a close contest, potentially edged by the Cubs, but not without strong resistance from the Reds.