Cubs vs Reds Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 5, 2025, 12:05AM | Published: Aug 3, 2025, 8:31PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, beginning at 10:05am AEST.
Michael Soroka (3-8, 4.87 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Reds are going with Nick Lodolo (8-6, 3.09 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Reds game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Cubs vs Cincinnati MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 57% chance of winning against the Reds at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Reds: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.77, Reds $2.10
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.65), Reds +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 7 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.77 and the Reds at $2.10.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Reds, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Reds (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Cubs vs Reds: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.77 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cubs vs Reds betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Reds are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 7 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cubs vs Reds: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Cincinnati game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Cincinnati match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Reds: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 10:05am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Tuesday 5 August 2025
- Time: 10:05am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Cincinnati predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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