Reds vs. Cubs Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - May 26

Friday's contest features the Chicago Cubs (22-27) and the Cincinnati Reds (21-29) facing off at Wrigley Field in what is expected to be a tight matchup, with a projected 4-3 victory for the Cubs according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 2:20 PM ET on May 26.

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Justin Steele (6-1) to the mound, while Hunter Greene (0-4) will answer the bell for the Reds.

Reds vs. Cubs Game Info & Odds

• When: Friday, May 26, 2023 at 2:20 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!

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Reds vs. Cubs Score Prediction

Our pick for this game is Cubs 4, Reds 3.

Total Prediction for Reds vs. Cubs

• Total Prediction: Over 6.5 runs

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Reds Performance Insights

• In nine games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Reds have posted a mark of 3-6.
• When it comes to the total, Cincinnati and its foes are 6-4-0 in its last 10 contests.
• Bookmakers have yet to post a spread in any of the Reds' past 10 games.
• The Reds have been chosen as underdogs in 37 games this year and have walked away with the win 14 times (37.8%) in those games.
• This year, Cincinnati has won seven of 19 games when listed as at least +125 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Reds have an implied victory probability of 44.4% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
• The offense for Cincinnati is the No. 17 offense in MLB, scoring 4.3 runs per game (217 total runs).
• The Reds have pitched to a 5.00 ERA this season, which ranks 27th in baseball.

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