Cubs vs Reds Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Oct 3

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  • The Reds are -125 favorites vs the Cubs
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Hayden Wesneski (3-1), 2.33 ERA
  • Reds starting pitcher: Christian Greene (4-13), 4.66 ERA
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The Chicago Cubs (+105) visit Great American Ball Park to take on the Cincinnati Reds (-125) on Monday, October 3, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Cincinnati.

The Reds are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+155).

The Cubs vs Reds Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Cubs are 73-86 against the spread (ATS), while the Reds are 74-85 ATS.

Cubs vs. Reds Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cubs+1.5 -190O 7.5 -105+105
Reds -1.5 +155U 7.5 -115-125

Cubs vs Reds Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Monday‘s matchup with 55.0% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cubs and Reds and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Frank Schwindel has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 19 away games (+16.10 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Nico Hoerner has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 30 away games (+12.20 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Nico Hoerner has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 25 away games (+9.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Christopher Morel has hit the Singles Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+9.15 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Adrian Sampson has hit the Earned Runs Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+8.20 Units / 65% ROI)

Best Reds Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Albert Almora Jr. has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 20 games at home (+12.90 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Nick Senzel has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 15 games at home (+11.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Mike Minor has hit the Pitching Outs Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+10.25 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Joey Votto has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+10.10 Units / 110% ROI)
  • Kyle Farmer has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 16 games (+9.90 Units / 55% ROI)

Reds vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Donovan Solano 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Jake Fraley 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Jonathan India 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
Jose Barrero 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Kyle Farmer 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500

Reds vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Donovan Solano 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Jake Fraley 0.5 -175 0.5 +125
Jonathan India 0.5 -175 0.5 +125
Jose Barrero 0.5 +105 0.5 -145
Kyle Farmer 0.5 -225 0.5 +150

Reds vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Donovan Solano 0.5 +195 0.5 -300
Jake Fraley 0.5 +180 0.5 -275
Jonathan India 0.5 +260 0.5 -400
Jose Barrero 0.5 +300 0.5 -550
Kyle Farmer 0.5 +225 0.5 -350

Reds vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Hunter Greene 8.5 -150 8.5 +105
Hayden Wesneski 5.5 +100 5.5 -140
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 46 of their last 82 games (+18.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games (+17.50 Units / 80% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 48 of their last 82 games (+15.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 63 of their last 105 games (+15.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 14 of their last 23 games (+9.70 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 72 of their last 131 games (+13.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 21 games (+13.26 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 39 of their last 67 games (+12.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.30 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.40 Units / 16% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 80-79 against the Run Line (-10.7 Units / -5.27% ROI).

  • 73-86 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.4 Units / -1.88% ROI
  • 64-82 when betting on the total runs Over for -26.2 Units / -14.95% ROI
  • 82-64 when betting on the total runs Under for +12 Units / 6.85% ROI

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 74-85 against the Run Line (-20.05 Units / -10.12% ROI).

  • 60-99 when betting on the Moneyline for -23.2 Units / -13.66% ROI
  • 75-79 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.7 Units / -7.22% ROI
  • 79-75 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.85 Units / -2.21% ROI

Opponents have a swing rate of 41% (20/49) against Hayden Wesneski on the first pitch of at-bats — 8th highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 34% — 91st Percentile.

Hayden Wesneski has allowed an OPS of just .493 (30 PA’s) vs left-handed batters — 10th best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .685 — 82nd Percentile.

Christian Greene: Reds Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Hunter Greene has averaged 98.8 MPH on fastballs this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 93.4 — 100th Percentile.

Hunter Greene has thrown 436 fastballs at 100+ MPH this season — 2nd most among pitchers in MLB — 98th Percentile.

Hunter Greene has an average fastball velocity of 98.9 MPH this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 79 total IP; League Avg: 93.4 — 100th Percentile.

Hunter Greene has struck out 34% (89/264) of left-handed batters he faced this season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 79 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 97th Percentile.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Cubs are just 19-106 (.152) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .266.

The Cubs are just 6-63 (.087) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .117.

The Cubs are just 37-44 (.457) at home this season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .530.

The Cubs are just 13-43 (.232) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .292.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Reds are just 6-175 (.033) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .085.

The Reds are just 29-52 (.358) on the road this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .470.

The Reds are just 4-85 (.045) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .084.

The Reds are just 43-9 (.827) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 7th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .883.

Cubs hitters are slugging just .176 in lefty-lefty matchups this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .348.

Cubs hitters have been successful in 74% of their bunt for hit attempts since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Cubs hitters have 777 strikeouts in 3,125 PA’s (25%) against LHP since the start of last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of just .416 (103 PA’s) in lefty-lefty matchups this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .648.

Reds hitters are slugging just .109 on the first pitch of at-bats over the last 14 days (12 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .555.

The Reds are batting just .294 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .335.

Reds hitters are slugging just .384 against LHP since the start of last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .407.

Reds hitters are slugging just .475 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .560.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 15% when going through the lineup the third time in a game since the start of last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 19%.

The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 40% of their games on the road since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 44% of their games since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Cubs pitchers have won only 18% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings since the start of last season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Reds pitchers have walked 1,215 of 12,305 batters (10%) since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Reds pitchers have walked 598 of 6,106 batters (10%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .297 against Reds pitchers with runners on base this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .247.

Reds pitchers have walked 304 of 3,345 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of 2020 — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Reds vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Antonio Santillan (Reds): Back, D60
  • Lucas Sims (Reds): Back, D60
  • Robert Dugger (Reds): Shoulder, D15
  • Jeffrey Hoffman (Reds): Forearm, D60
  • Aramis Garcia (Reds): Finger, D60
  • Tyler Stephenson (Reds): Clavicle, D60
  • Nicholas Senzel (Reds): Toe, D60
  • Arthur Warren (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Justin Wilson (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Vladimir Gutierrez (Reds): Forearm, D60
  • Michael Minor (Reds): Shoulder, D15
  • Joseph Votto (Reds): Rotator Cuff, D60
  • Michael Moustakas (Reds): Calf, D60
  • Tejay Antone (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Justin Dunn (Reds): Shoulder, D15
  • Kyle Hendricks (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
  • Nicklaus Madrigal (Cubs): Groin, D10
  • Bradley Wieck (Cubs): Elbow, D60
  • Codi Heuer (Cubs): Elbow, D60
  • Steven Brault (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
  • Rafael Ortega (Cubs): Finger, D60
  • Justin Steele (Cubs): Undisclosed, D15
  • Alec Mills (Cubs): Back, D60
  • Ethan Roberts (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
  • Jason Heyward (Cubs): Knee, D60

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