Reds vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 26 May 2025
Last updated: May 25, 2025, 5:40PM | Published: May 24, 2025, 6:31PM
The Cincinnati Reds will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Monday, starting at 3:40am AEST.
Nick Lodolo (4-4, 3.22 ERA) will start for the Reds, up against Ben Brown (3-3, 5.44 ERA) for the Cubs.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Reds vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Cincinnati vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 56% chance of winning against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Reds vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Great American Ball Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Reds $2.15, Cubs $1.74
- Line: Reds +1.5 ($1.67), Cubs -1.5 ($2.25)
- 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 $2.15 and the Cubs at $1.74.
The Reds are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.67 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.
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 58% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 59% of the time.
Reds vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.74 with TAB
- Line: Reds +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
These Reds vs Cubs best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
Reds vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cincinnati vs Cubs game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cincinnati vs Cubs game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Reds vs Cubs: Essential Details
The match-up between the Reds and Cubs at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to commence at 3:40am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Monday 26 May 2025
- Time: 3:40am AEST
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cincinnati vs Cubs predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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