Cubs vs Reds Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 May 2023
May 28, 2023, 1:46AM
The Chicago Cubs face the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, starting at 4:20am AEST.
Drew Smyly (5-1, 2.93 ERA) will start for the Cubs, while the Reds will counter with Graham Ashcraft (2-3, 5.57 ERA).
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Cubs vs Reds, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Reds
Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Monday's CHI Cubs-Cincinnati MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 57% chance of beating the Reds at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Reds: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.67, Reds $2.30
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.40), Reds +1.5 ($1.59)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
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 $1.67 and the Reds to win at $2.30.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Reds, with odds of $2.40 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.59.
The Over/Under for Cubs vs Reds is set at 8 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the 8-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.
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Cubs vs Reds: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $2.30 with bet365 (1.0% edge)
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.40 with PointsBet
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with PointsBet (53% probability)
Our Cubs vs Reds betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Reds to win is our recommended option because of the 1.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the bet365 odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Although the Reds are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Cubs vs Reds: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of CHI Cubs vs Cincinnati on Monday, including pre-game predictions, computer tips, and live win probabilities.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the CHI Cubs vs Cincinnati game at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Reds: Preview
The match-up between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence 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 are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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 trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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