Cubs vs Reds Prediction and MLB Tips - 6 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 6, 2025, 12:16AM | Published: Aug 5, 2025, 1:29AM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, beginning at 10:05am AEST.
Shota Imanaga (8-4, 3.25 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, pitting him against Zack Littell (8-8, 3.58 ERA) for the Reds.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Reds game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Cubs vs Cincinnati MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 62% chance of winning against the Reds at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Reds: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.54, Reds $2.55
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.20), Reds +1.5 ($1.72)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 $1.54 and the Reds at $2.55.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Reds, with odds of $2.20 available at TAB.
For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.72.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Reds (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Cubs vs Reds: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.54 with TAB
- Line: Reds +1.5 at $1.72 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Reds predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cubs vs Reds: Prediction
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Cubs vs Reds: Essential Details
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 6 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 based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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