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The Chicago Cubs (51-57) visit the Cincinnati Reds (51-55) on Tuesday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Reds lead 6-2
The Cubs had a 2-game winning streak snapped on Monday with a 7-1 loss against the Reds while failing to cover as -109 road favorites. 1B Michael Busch had the team’s only RBI with a solo HR while RHP Jameson Taillon allowed 6 ER in 4 1/3 innings to take the loss.
Cincinnati snapped a 2-game losing streak with the win as a +101 home underdog. CF TJ Friedl had a 3-run HR and LF Will Benson had a 2-run shot. RHP Carson Spiers allowed 0 ER in 5 innings to pick up the win.
Cubs at Reds projected starters
LHP Justin Steele vs. TBD
Steele (2-4, 3.08 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.15 BB/9 and 8.50 K/9 in 96 1/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 3-2 loss against Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday.
- Career vs. Reds: 2-4, 5.75 ERA (40 2/3 IP, 26 ER), 56 H, 15 BB, 45 K in 8 starts
The Reds had not named a starter at time of publication.
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Cubs at Reds odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:13 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cubs -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Reds +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs -1.5 (+125) | Reds +1.5 (-155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Cubs at Reds picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 4, Cubs 3
Moneyline
BET REDS (+105).
The Reds have dominated their season series against the Cubs 6-2 thus far while going 4-1 at home. They have won 4 of their last 6 games and rebounded from their road trip with a 7-run game Monday. Expect Cincinnati to continue to gain momentum against the division-worst Cubs on Tuesday.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There is no value on the Reds run line in this matchup.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 9 (-105).
The Cubs have hit the Under in 8 of their last 10 while the Reds have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10. Chicago has scored 3 runs or fewer in 8 of its last 10 and 2 runs or fewer in 4 of its last 10 while Cincinnati has scored 3 runs or less in 3 of its last 4.
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