Cubs vs. Reds Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - May 26

Friday's game at Wrigley Field has the Chicago Cubs (22-27) going head to head against the Cincinnati Reds (21-29) at 2:20 PM ET (on May 26). Our computer prediction projects a close 4-3 victory for the Cubs, so it should be a tight matchup.

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Justin Steele (6-1) to the mound, while Hunter Greene (0-4) will get the nod for the Reds.

Cubs vs. Reds Game Info & Odds

• When: Friday, May 26, 2023 at 2:20 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!

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Cubs vs. Reds Score Prediction

Our prediction for this game is Cubs 4, Reds 3.

Total Prediction for Cubs vs. Reds

• Total Prediction: Over 6.5 runs

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Discover More About This Game

Cubs Performance Insights

• In three games as the favorite over the last 10 matchups, the Cubs have a record of 2-1.
• In its last 10 games with a total, Chicago and its opponents have combined to hit the over eight times.
• The Cubs are 1-1-0 ATS over their last 10 games.
• The Cubs have entered the game as favorites 24 times this season and won 12, or 50%, of those games.
• Chicago is 4-3 this season when entering a game favored by -150 or more on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Cubs, based on the moneyline, is 60%.
• Chicago ranks 12th in the majors with 232 total runs scored this season.
• The Cubs' 4.08 team ERA ranks 14th across all MLB pitching staffs.

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