This Pro Pick was released to clients on September 19, 2025 at 11:45AM ET.
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Chicago at Cincinnati

September 19, 2025
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Chicago is on a 28-13-4 run UNDER the total. They play their fifth straight on the road, after losing the opener of this series, 1-0. Starter Shota Imanaga (3.29 ERA) has a 110-to-23 strikeout to walk ratio in 134 innings while holding batters to a .211 average. Cincinnati's offense ranks 16th in on-base percentage, 18th in stolen bases, and 22nd in slugging percentage. Nick Lodolo (3.30 ERA) is holding batters to a .229 average and is also a good strikeout pitcher (137 Ks in 144+ innings) with excellent control (26 walks). The Reds are on a 9-3-1 run UNDER the total. Take Chicago/Cincinnati UNDER the total. 

1 unit on Game Total UNDER 8.5 -105 (risk 1 to return 1.95)
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