Cubs vs Reds Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 May 2023
Last updated: May 28, 2023, 6:21PM | Published: May 28, 2023, 1:46AM
The Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, beginning at 4:20am AEST.
The Cubs will send Drew Smyly (5-1, 2.93 ERA) to the mound, while the Reds are going with Graham Ashcraft (2-3, 5.57 ERA).
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Cubs vs Reds, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Reds
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Monday's CHI Cubs-Cincinnati MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 59% chance of winning against the Reds at Wrigley Field.
More: Full Betting Analysis for Cubs vs Reds
Cubs vs Reds: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.59, Reds $2.50
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.20), Reds +1.5 ($1.71)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.83, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Cubs to win at $1.59 and the Reds to win at $2.50.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Reds, with odds of $2.20 currently available at bet365.
For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.71.
The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs has a 54% chance of going Over.
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Cubs vs Reds: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $2.50 with bet365 (2.3% edge)
- Line: Reds +1.5 at $1.71 with bet365 (59% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.83 with bet365 (54% probability)
Our Cubs vs Reds best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Reds to win is our preferred option due to the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the bet365 odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Cubs vs Reds: Prediction
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Cubs vs Reds: Preview
The game between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 4:20am AEST on Monday.
- Game: Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Monday 29 May 2023
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for CHI Cubs vs Cincinnati have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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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