Reds vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Saturday [5/27/2023]

Updated: Dec 29, 2023, 3:46 AM ET | First published: May 26, 2023, 5:57 PM ET

Reds vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Saturday [5/27/2023]

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds lock horns in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, starting at 7:15PM ET.

Jameson Taillon (0-3, 8.10 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Reds will counter with Brandon Williamson (0-0, 3.60 ERA).

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

Who Will Win: Reds vs. Cubs

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Reds-Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cubs a 59% chance of winning against the Reds.

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Reds vs. Cubs Odds

Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+115), Reds +1.5 (-130)
Moneyline: Cubs -168, Reds +145
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are currently -1.5 favorites against the Reds, with +115 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -130.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -168. That means you can risk $168 to win $100, for a total payout of $268, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +145, where you can put down $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Reds vs. Cubs

Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (58% probability)
Moneyline: Reds @ +145 via BetMGM (0.3% edge)
Total: Over 8.5 @ -115 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

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

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Reds vs. Cubs Prediction

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Reds vs. Cubs on Saturday May 27, 2023.

Reds vs. Cubs 2023

Saturday's game between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 7:15PM ET.

Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
Date: Saturday May 27, 2023
Time: 7:15PM ET / 4:15PM PT
Venue: Wrigley Field

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