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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs matchup.
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, starting at 2:20PM ET.
Colin Rea (3-1, 3.28 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cubs, while the Reds are going with Andrew Abbott (4-0, 1.77 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Cubs as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Cincinnati-CHI Cubs game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Cubs' chance of winning is 59%, while the Reds' is 41%."
For further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Reds vs. Cubs predictions page.
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Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB game between the Reds and Cubs 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Cubs a 59% chance of beating the Reds.
According to our model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9 runs has a 53% chance of staying under.
Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 6:28PM, May 30
Moneyline
Over / Under
Run Line
Andrew Abbott 4-0, 1.77 ERA
Colin Rea 3-1, 3.28 ERA
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Reds vs. Cubs Odds [5/30/2025]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Reds | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+126) |
| Moneyline | +140 | -162 |
| Total | o9 (-114) | u9 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Reds vs. Cubs Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Reds vs. Cubs matchup is on the run line.
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Reds vs. Cubs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's MLB action between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 2:20PM ET.
- Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
- Time: 2:20PM ET/11:20AM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Dimers.com's full preview of Friday's Reds vs. Cubs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Cincinnati vs. CHI Cubs picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Reds on Friday.
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