Reds vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 28

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  • The Cubs (28-45) are -120 favorites vs the Reds (25-47)
  • Reds starting pitcher: Luis Castillo (2-4), 3.70 ERA
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Keegan Thompson (7-2), 3.09 ERA
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The Cincinnati Reds (+100) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-120) on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Chicago.

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

The Reds vs Cubs Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Reds are 25-47 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 36-37 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds+1.5 -190O 9 -110+100
Cubs -1.5 +155U 9 -110-120

Reds vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 70.0% confidence.

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


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Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Brandon Drury has hit the Total Bases Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+9.25 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Brandon Drury has hit the Runs Over in his last 7 away games (+8.20 Units / 114% ROI)
  • Joey Votto has hit the RBIs Under in 10 of his last 11 away games (+7.60 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Brandon Drury has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+7.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Joey Votto has hit the Total Bases Under in 8 of his last 10 away games (+5.20 Units / 32% ROI)

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Willson Contreras has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 17 games (+10.85 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+8.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+7.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Willson Contreras has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 16 games (+6.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Jason Heyward has hit the Singles Under in his last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 53% ROI)

Cubs vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alfonso Rivas 0.5 +775 0.5 -3000
Christopher Morel 0.5 +333 0.5 -600
David Bote 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Ian Happ 0.5 +400 0.5 -800
Jason Heyward 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200

Cubs vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alfonso Rivas 0.5 -145 0.5 +100
Christopher Morel 0.5 -250 0.5 +160
David Bote 0.5 -175 0.5 +125
Ian Happ 0.5 -190 0.5 +135
Jason Heyward 0.5 -160 0.5 +115

Cubs vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alfonso Rivas 0.5 +250 0.5 -400
Christopher Morel 0.5 +170 0.5 -250
David Bote 0.5 +165 0.5 -250
Ian Happ 0.5 +160 0.5 -250
Jason Heyward 0.5 +180 0.5 -275

Cubs vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Keegan Thompson 3.5 -140 3.5 +100
Luis Castillo 5.5 -135 5.5 -105
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 44 games (+14.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+8.95 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 56 games (+7.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 14 of their last 20 away games (+7.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+6.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 43 of their last 72 games (+14.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 27 of their last 46 games (+6.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+2.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 3 of their last 5 games (+1.15 Units / 20% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Reds have gone 32-40 against the Run Line (-13.05 Units / -14.59% ROI).

  • 25-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -17 Units / -21.94% ROI
  • 40-31 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.8 Units / 7.33% ROI
  • 31-40 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.5 Units / -16.94% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Reds have gone 36-37 against the Run Line (-8.1 Units / -8.47% ROI).

  • 28-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.7 Units / -18.14% ROI
  • 36-35 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.25 Units / -2.79% ROI
  • 35-36 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.45 Units / -5.55% ROI

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Keegan Thompson: Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Reds are just 24-36 (.400) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .537.

The Reds are just 21-4 (.840) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .923.

The Reds are just 8-37 (.178) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .294.

The Reds are just 13-24 (.351) on the road this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .488.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Cubs are just 13-90 (.126) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .265.

The Cubs are just 5-32 (.135) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — tied for 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .204.

The Cubs are just 3-25 (.107) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .279.

The Cubs are just 0-36 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .104.

Reds hitters have an OPS of just .604 (1,336 PA’s) on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .696.

Reds hitters are slugging just .325 on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .388.

Reds hitters have an OBP of .344 (4,379 PA’s) at home since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .321.

Reds hitters have drawn 53 walks in 743 PA’s (7%) against LHP this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Cubs hitters have 581 strikeouts in 2,349 PA’s (25%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Cubs hitters are slugging just .179 in lefty-lefty matchups this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .351.

Cubs hitters have grounded into 38 double plays in 271 opportunities (14%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

The Cubs have won just 58% of games in which they have scored in at least three different innings since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 74%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Reds pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Reds pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 34 double plays in 560 opportunities (6%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Reds pitchers have an ERA of 5.75 (313.0 IP) at home this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.88.

The Reds have allowed 1.83 runs per game (132/72) in late innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 1.29.

The Cubs have won just 8% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.

The Cubs have won just 12% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Cubs pitchers have won only 16% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

The Cubs have won just 25% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Cubs vs. Reds Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Nicklaus Madrigal (Cubs): Groin, D10
  • Todd Smyly (Cubs): Oblique, D15
  • Wade Miley (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
  • Frank J. Schwindel (Cubs): Back, D10
  • Manuel Rodríguez (Cubs): Elbow, D60
  • Bradley Wieck (Cubs): Elbow, D60
  • Codi Heuer (Cubs): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Hermosillo (Cubs): COVID, D10
  • Seiya Suzuki (Cubs): Finger, D10
  • Adbert Alzolay (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
  • Marcus Stroman (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
  • Ethan Roberts (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
  • Daniel Norris (Cubs): Finger, D15
  • Antonio Santillan (Reds): Back, D15
  • Justin Dunn (Reds): Shoulder, D60
  • Lucas Sims (Reds): Back, D60
  • Aristides Aquino (Reds): Calf, D10
  • Connor Overton (Reds): Back, D60
  • Nicholas Lodolo (Reds): Back, D60
  • Tyler Stephenson (Reds): Hand, D10
  • Jake Fraley (Reds): Knee, D60
  • Alexis Díaz (Reds): Bicep, D15
  • Jeffrey Hoffman (Reds): Undisclosed, D15
  • Justin Wilson (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Vladimir Gutierrez (Reds): Forearm, D15
  • Daniel Duarte (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Tyler Naquin (Reds): Quad, D10
  • Tejay Antone (Reds): Elbow, D60

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