Cubs vs Reds Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

At Wrigley Field on Saturday, the Chicago Cubs (22-28) play the Cincinnati Reds (22-29), with first pitch at 7:15 PM ET. Jameson Taillon (0-3) is the starter for the Cubs, and Brandon Williamson for the Reds.

The oddsmakers have spoken, making the Cubs (-173) a moderate moneyline favorite to beat the Reds (+146) at home. The over/under for the Cubs-Reds game is 9.

Cubs vs. Reds Odds

Run Line

Chicago Cubs (-1.5)

Moneyline

Cubs (-173)

Total

9 Runs (Over: -106, Under: -115)

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When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Reds

Game Day: Saturday, May 27, 2023
Game Time: 7:15 PM ET
TV Channel: FOX
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Stadium: Wrigley Field

Cubs Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Cody Bellinger	10-Day Injured List	Leg
Nick Burdi	15-Day Injured List	Appendix
Brad Boxberger	15-Day Injured List	Right Forearm
Codi Heuer	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Adrian Sampson	60-Day Injured List	Knee
Ethan Roberts	60-Day Injured List	Elbow

Reds Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Wil Myers	10-Day Injured List	Kidney Stones
Henry Ramos	10-Day Injured List	Hip
Derek Law	15-Day Injured List	Elbow
Nick Lodolo	15-Day Injured List	Calf
Casey Legumina	15-Day Injured List	Ankle
Reiver Sanmartin	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Connor Overton	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Vladimir Gutierrez	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Tony Santillan	60-Day Injured List	Back
Joey Votto	60-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Tejay Antone	60-Day Injured List	Forearm
Justin Dunn	60-Day Injured List	Shoulder

Last Time Out: Cubs and Reds

Yesterday, the Reds claimed a 9-0 victory over the Cubs, with Hunter Greene (6.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 11 K) registering the win for the Reds. Spencer Steer went 3-for-6 with a double, a triple and an RBI to lead the offensive attack. Justin Steele (3.2 IP, 5 R, 10 H, 4 K) picked up the loss for the Cubs.

Betting Trends

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cubs have been favorites in 21 games this season and won 10 (47.6%) of those contests. This season, Chicago has won three of its six games when favored by at least -173 on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Cubs, based on the moneyline, is 63.4%. So far this season, Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 24 of their 44 games with a total. The Cubs are 23-21-0 against the spread in their 44 chances this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner	42	.289 (31)	.338 (74)	.394 (111)	1.5% (140)	10.3% (7)	6.2% (137)
Dansby Swanson	49	.260 (77)	.360 (40)	.411 (95)	2.3% (115)	22.5% (101)	13.1% (24)
Ian Happ	49	.284 (40)	.405 (7)	.426 (83)	1.9% (132)	23.7% (109)	16.7% (5)
Seiya Suzuki	36	.293 (-)	.383 (-)	.504 (-)	3.9% (-)	24% (-)	12.3% (-)
Patrick Wisdom	43	.214 (148)	.305 (129)	.517 (19)	7.3% (5)	39% (164)	11% (56)

Reds Betting Records and Team Stats

The Reds have been victorious in 15, or 41.7%, of the 36 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This year, Cincinnati has won five of 13 games when listed as at least +146 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Reds have a 40.7% chance of walking away with the win. Cincinnati and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 25 of their 45 opportunities. The Reds have posted a record of 27-18-0 against the spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Jonathan India	51	.283 (41)	.371 (23)	.403 (103)	1.3% (146)	17.9% (51)	10.7% (62)
Spencer Steer	48	.285 (38)	.353 (46)	.478 (45)	2.9% (89)	21.3% (88)	8.7% (89)
Jake Fraley	45	.263 (73)	.354 (45)	.423 (85)	3.2% (78)	17.7% (47)	12% (39)
Nick Senzel	37	.254 (-)	.318 (-)	.384 (-)	2.6% (-)	20.8% (-)	8.4% (-)
TJ Friedl	39	.321 (-)	.371 (-)	.489 (-)	2.1% (-)	20.3% (-)	6.3% (-)

Cubs vs. Reds Picks and Predictions

Our best pick for Cubs vs. Reds is the Cubs (-173 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we recommend betting on the over on 9 runs.