The Chicago Cubs (65-46) and Cincinnati Reds (58-54) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on MARQ.
Chicago is a -140 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Cincinnati is +118 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 7.5 total runs.
Continue below for my Reds vs Cubs predictions and MLB picks for Monday, August 4, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Reds vs Cubs Prediction
- Reds vs Cubs pick: Under 7.5 Runs (-102)
My Reds vs Cubs best bet is on the under, with the best line currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Reds vs Cubs Odds
| Reds Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +154 | 7.5 -118o / -102u | +118 |
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -190 | 7.5 -118o / -102u | -140 |
Reds vs Cubs Preview, Picks
Both teams have solid win percentages (51%–100%), but the public is heavily favoring the over (≤35% under bets), which appears to be the case heading into tonight's matchup between the Reds and Cubs.
In matchups between winning teams, sportsbooks often inflate totals due to perceived offensive capability, yet these teams also tend to have stronger pitching and tighter late-game execution — leading to a profitable edge on the under.
Reds vs Cubs Best Bet
- Under 7.5 (-102)
