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

At Wrigley Field on Sunday, the Chicago Cubs (three consecutive losses) take on the Cincinnati Reds at 2:20 PM ET. The scheduled starters are Drew Smyly (5-1) for the Cubs, and Graham Ashcraft (2-3) for the Reds.

The Cubs are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-154) at home over the Reds (+131). The game has an over/under set at 8 runs.

Cubs vs. Reds Odds

Run Line

Chicago Cubs (-1.5)

Moneyline

Cubs (-154)

Total

8 Runs (Over: -101, Under: -120)

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

Game Day: Sunday, May 28, 2023
Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
TV Channel: MARQ
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 an 8-5 win over the Cubs, with Buck Farmer (1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) registering the win for the Reds. Jonathan India went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI to lead the offensive showing. Michael Fulmer (0.2 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Cubs.

Betting Trends

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cubs have entered the game as favorites 22 times this season and won 10, or 45.5%, of those games. Chicago is 4-4 this season when entering a game favored by -154 or more on the moneyline. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 60.6% chance of a victory for the Cubs. Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 25 of their 45 games with a total this season. The Cubs have an ATS record of 23-22-0 in 45 games with a spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner	43	.293 (20)	.345 (60)	.397 (107)	1.5% (140)	10% (7)	6.5% (134)
Dansby Swanson	50	.264 (72)	.361 (36)	.421 (90)	2.2% (119)	22.5% (98)	12.8% (25)
Ian Happ	50	.285 (36)	.405 (8)	.430 (84)	1.8% (133)	23.6% (109)	16.8% (5)
Seiya Suzuki	37	.287 (33)	.380 (17)	.493 (35)	3.8% (55)	23.4% (108)	12.7% (26)
Patrick Wisdom	44	.216 (144)	.305 (125)	.514 (20)	7.2% (5)	38.3% (163)	10.8% (59)

Reds Betting Records and Team Stats

The Reds have won in 16, or 43.2%, of the 37 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This year, Cincinnati has won nine of 21 games when listed as at least +131 or worse on the moneyline. The Reds have an implied victory probability of 43.3% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Cincinnati and their opponents have hit the over in 26 of their 46 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Reds have posted a record of 28-18-0 against the spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Jonathan India	52	.291 (24)	.376 (18)	.439 (78)	2.2% (119)	17.5% (45)	10.5% (65)
Spencer Steer	49	.280 (44)	.351 (48)	.471 (46)	2.8% (100)	21.3% (84)	9% (86)
Jake Fraley	46	.261 (79)	.350 (49)	.415 (93)	3.1% (85)	17.8% (47)	11.7% (41)
TJ Friedl	40	.326 (-)	.378 (-)	.496 (-)	2% (-)	20.3% (-)	6.8% (-)
Nick Senzel	38	.255 (-)	.323 (-)	.383 (-)	2.5% (-)	20.9% (-)	8.9% (-)

Cubs vs. Reds Picks and Predictions

Our top pick for Cubs vs. Reds sees the Cubs (-154 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the under on 8 runs.