Reds play the Cubs looking to end road skid

TL;DR

The Cincinnati Reds face the Chicago Cubs on Monday night as they seek to end their road losing streak. The game features Reds pitcher Chase Petty and Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera.

Key points

Cincinnati Reds are 20-14, second in the NL Central
Chicago Cubs are 22-12, first in the NL Central
Game scheduled for Monday at 7:40 p.m. EDT
Chase Petty is the Reds' starting pitcher
Edward Cabrera is the Cubs' starting pitcher

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Cincinnati Reds (20-14, second in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-12, first in the NL Central)

Chicago; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Chase Petty (0-0); Cubs: Edward Cabrera (3-0, 3.06 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 29 strikeouts)

LINE: Cubs -209, Reds +173; over/under is 11 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds visit the Chicago Cubs looking to break a three-game road skid.

Chicago has a 22-12 record overall and a 14-5 record at home. The Cubs are 18-5 in games when they record at least eight hits.

Cincinnati has a 20-14 record overall and a 10-6 record on the road. The Reds have a 9-3 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

The teams meet Monday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has 10 doubles, four home runs and 26 RBIs for the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki is 14 for 39 with a double, four home runs and six RBIs over the last 10 games.

Elly De La Cruz has a .271 batting average to lead the Reds, and has six doubles and 10 home runs. Nathaniel Lowe is 11 for 36 with five home runs and 10 RBIs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 7-3, .264 batting average, 5.11 ERA, even run differential

Q&A

What time does the Reds vs. Cubs game start?

The Reds vs. Cubs game starts at 7:40 p.m. EDT on Monday.

Who are the starting pitchers for the Reds and Cubs?

Chase Petty will pitch for the Reds, while Edward Cabrera will take the mound for the Cubs.

What are the betting odds for the Reds vs. Cubs game?

The Cubs are favored at -209, while the Reds are at +173, with an over/under of 11.5 runs.