Cubs vs Reds Prediction and MLB Tips - 7 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 6, 2025, 6:21PM | Published: Aug 5, 2025, 7:29PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, starting at 4:20am AEST.
The Cubs will have Cade Horton (5-3, 3.42 ERA) start, while the Reds are going with Andrew Abbott (8-1, 2.15 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Reds game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Cubs vs Cincinnati MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 56% chance of defeating the Reds at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Reds: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.74, Reds $2.15
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.60), Reds +1.5 ($1.53)
- 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 $1.74 and the Reds at $2.15.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Reds, with odds of $2.60 available at TAB.
For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
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 63% 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 $1.74 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.60 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Cubs vs Reds best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
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 top odds available.
Cubs vs Reds: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Cincinnati game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Cincinnati game.
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Cubs vs Reds: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 4:20am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Thursday 7 August 2025
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Cincinnati predictions 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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