Burns vs. Imanaga: Who Can Keep the Cubs from Turning Wrigley Into a Red‑Hot Zone

At 7:20 PM EDT, Wrigley Field will be the stage for a classic East‑West duel: the Cubs’ 4.12‑ERA line up (avg. .251, 185 HR) versus the Reds’ 4.67‑ERA crew (avg. .228, 179 HR). The Cubs are the moneyline favorite at –154, while the Reds sit at +143, so you’ll need more than a miracle to get your dollars in the right direction.

Cincinnati’s only bright spot is Chase Burns, who’s pitching for 14‑3 with a tidy 2.77 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. He faces Shota Imanaga, the Cubs’ 8‑9 lefty who’s allowed 3.78 ERA and 1.12 WHIP. With Graham Ashcraft and Brandon Williamson out on 60‑day IL, Burns is the Reds’ lone hope of keeping the red‑and‑black from turning this into a free‑balling carnival. Make your pick or follow the discussion on StreakChat.