Reds vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 September 2026
Last updated: Sep 19, 2026, 10:41PM | Published: Sep 18, 2026, 6:28PM
The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Sunday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
Nick Lodolo (3-5, 5.12 ERA) will start on the mound for the Reds, up against Matthew Boyd (8-5, 4.16 ERA) for the Cubs.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Reds vs Cubs game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Cincinnati vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 55% chance of defeating the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Reds vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Great American Ball Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Reds $2.25, Cubs $1.67
- Line: Reds +1.5 ($1.74), Cubs -1.5 ($2.14)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 Reds at $2.25 and the Cubs at $1.67.
The Reds are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.74 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.14.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 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 9-run over/under is expected to go over 56% of the time.
Reds vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $2.25 with TAB
- Line: Reds +1.5 at $1.74 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 9 at $1.91 with TAB
These Reds vs Cubs betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise 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 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Reds vs Cubs: Prediction
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Reds vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Reds and Cubs at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Sunday 20 September 2026
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cincinnati vs Cubs predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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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