Drew Pomeranz takes the mound with his perfect 0.00 ERA as the "Chicago Cubs" host the "Cincinnati Reds" at Wrigley Field this Saturday. The game, scheduled for 2:20 PM ET on May 31, 2025, features a compelling pitching matchup with the Cubs entering as statistical favorites.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Cincinnati-CHI Cubs game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade. "By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Cubs are more likely to win, while the Reds have a lower chance of victory."
Pomeranz brings his unblemished 2-0 record to face Nick Lodolo, who stands at 4-4 with a respectable 3.39 ERA for the Reds. The contrast between the veteran Pomeranz's hot start and Lodolo's steady performance adds an intriguing subplot to this National League Central clash.
Advanced prediction models from Statbet align with other analytics, giving the Cubs a 59% probability of victory in this matchup, though betting markets remain competitive.
Interestingly, despite the Cubs being favored to win outright, the same analytics suggest the Reds have a 60% chance of covering the +1.5 run line. The total runs line sits at 7.5, with a slight lean (52%) toward the under.
The Saturday afternoon contest at historic Wrigley Field continues a crucial series between these division rivals. Can Pomeranz maintain his perfect ERA against a Reds lineup looking to upset the prediction models? The answer awaits under the Chicago sun.
