The Cincinnati Reds are 17-5 in their last 22 games against the Chicago Cubs, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks on Friday as the two teams open up a three-game series at the Great American Ball Park.

Sports bettors will find that the Reds are minus-144 home favorites in the pro baseball odds (courtesy of SBR Forum), while the total sits at eight in the market.

Let’s take a closer look at this National League Central matchup from a betting perspective, while offering up a prediction along the way.

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