Cubs vs. Reds Prediction and Odds - May 26, 2022

MLB action continues on Thursday at 12:35PM ET as the Chicago Cubs square off with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

The Reds will have Hunter Greene (1-6, 5.49 ERA) start, while the Cubs will counter with Justin Steele (1-4, 3.82 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Cubs vs. Reds, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

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Who will win Cubs vs. Reds?

Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Cubs-Reds MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cubs a 51% chance of defeating the Reds.

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Cubs vs. Reds Current Odds

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 (-140), Cubs -1.5 (+135)
• Moneyline: Reds +105, Cubs -110
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Reds are +1.5 underdogs against the Cubs, with -140 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at +135.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +105. That means you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Reds

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -140 via PointsBet (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +105 via Caesars Sportsbook (0.7% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Reds moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Cubs vs. Reds Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to see the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for CHI Cubs vs. Cincinnati, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Cubs-Reds matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before Cubs vs. Reds on Thursday May 26, 2022.

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Cubs vs. Reds 2022 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Reds and Cubs at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to begin at 12:35PM ET.

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Thursday May 26, 2022
• Time: 12:35PM ET / 9:35AM PT
• Venue: Great American Ball Park

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