On the evening of June 1, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds are set to challenge the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:15 pm amid moderate rainfall. Taking center stage for the Reds will be Hunter Greene, who carries an impressive ERA of 3.062. Opposing him on the mound for the Cubs will be Justin Steele, with an ERA of 4.454. Analyzing the 2024 NL Central Division, the Reds currently rank 12th with a 25-32 record, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.44. They hold a 3-4 record in divisional games, and have claimed 6 of their last 10 outings, currently holding a ‘W1’ streak. At home and away, they have records of 14-17 and 11-15 respectively. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs sit in the 8th position with a 28-30 record, and a 0.48 winning percentage. Within the division, their performance shows 6 wins against 11 losses. The Cubs have a home record of 15-12 and struggle slightly on the road with a 13-18 record. They are currently on a ‘L3’ losing streak. In terms of betting odds for this matchup, the point spread is set at -1.5 and the over/under at 7.0. For money lines, the Cubs are favored at -139, suggesting stronger confidence in their victory, while the Reds are marked at +119, indicating a slightly less favored position. These odds suggest a tight contest, with the Cubs expected to have a slight edge over the Reds.