Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Odds, Weather Forecast: Wrigley Wind Offering Betting Edge on the Over/Under
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- The wind will be whipping at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, leading to betting value on the Reds vs. Cubs over/under.
- PJ Walsh breaks down how inclement weather like tonight's gusty wind forecast has historically affected Chicago totals in the past.
Reds vs. Cubs Betting Odds
| Reds Odds | -108 [Bet Now] |
| Cubs Odds | -108 [Bet Now] |
| Over/Under | 7.5 (-112/-109) [Bet Now] |
| First Pitch | 8:15 p.m. ET |
Odds as of Tuesday at 10:40 a.m. ET and via DraftKings. Get up to a $1,000 sign-up bonus at DraftKings today or see more offers and reviews for the best online sportsbooks.
For the second straight day, the winds will be whipping at Wrigley Field, which is providing a valuable edge for Reds vs. Cubs bettors.
The current Reds vs. Cubs weather forecast is calling for steady 18-19 mph winds blowing straight in from center field.
As you can see from the graphic below, the breezes remain both consistent in direction and intensity from first pitch throughout the night.
Reds vs. Cubs Weather Forecast
These winds will clearly have an effect on scoring and savvy bettors have historically taken advantage of this situation.
Since 2005, games played at Wrigley with winds of at least 5 mph blowing in have resulted in unders going 227-144-18 for a 61.2% win rate.
When those winds reach double-digits, unders are even better at 65.1%. And as we know from the weather forecast, winds should easily surpass the 10-mph mark tonight.
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