Cubs vs Reds Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 August 2023
Last updated: Aug 2, 2023, 12:05AM | Published: Jul 31, 2023, 7:56PM
The Chicago Cubs play the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, beginning at 10:05am AEST.
Justin Steele (11-3, 2.46 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cubs, up against Ben Lively (4-6, 3.76 ERA) for the Reds.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Cubs vs Reds, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Reds
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's CHI Cubs-Cincinnati MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 61% chance of beating the Reds at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Reds: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.59, Reds $2.40
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.20), Reds +1.5 ($1.71)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.87, Under $1.95
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Cubs at $1.59 and the Reds at $2.40.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Reds, with odds of $2.20 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.71.
The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.87 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Cubs vs Reds: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $2.40 with PointsBet
- Line: Reds +1.5 at $1.71 with PointsBet (58% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.87 with PointsBet (51% probability)
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While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Reds to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Cubs vs Reds: Prediction
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Cubs vs Reds: Preview
The match-up between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 10:05am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Wednesday 2 August 2023
- Time: 10:05am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for CHI Cubs vs Cincinnati are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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