Cubs vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 28

Updated Sep. 28, 2024 2:01 p.m. ET

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The Chicago Cubs and Dansby Swanson will take on the Cincinnati Reds and Elly De La Cruz on Saturday at 2:20 p.m. ET, at Wrigley Field. The Reds are listed as +108 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the Cubs (-128). Chicago (-1.5) is favored on the run line. The contest's over/under is set at 7 runs.

Check out everything you need from a betting perspective on the Cubs-Reds game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Cubs vs. Reds Game Information & Odds

• When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:20 p.m. ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: MARQ

Cubs vs. Reds Prediction

• Score Prediction: Cubs 6, Reds 5
• Total Prediction: Over 7 runs
• Win Probabilities: Cubs 54%, Reds 46%

Cubs vs. Reds Betting Insights

• The Cubs have been favorites in 78 games this season and won 42 (53.8%) of those contests.
• Chicago is 34-18 this season when entering a game favored by -128 or more on the moneyline.
• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 56.1% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
• The Reds have won in 40, or 44.4%, of the 90 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
• Cincinnati has a mark of 31-36 in contests where bookmakers favor it by +108 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Reds have an implied victory probability of 48.1% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

FINAL

CIN 0 · CHC 3

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Cincinnati Reds

CIN

+1.5

+109

O 7

Chicago Cubs

CHC

-1.5

-129

U 7

Cubs Recent Betting Performance

• The Cubs have a 4-3 record from the seven games they were moneyline favorites over their last 10 matchups.
• Over their last 10 outings, the Cubs and their opponents combined to go over the run total four times (all 10 of the games had set totals).
• The Cubs' ATS record is 3-7-0 over their past 10 games.

Cubs Recent Stats

Cubs Player Insights

• Nico Hoerner is hitting .276 with 35 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 44 walks.
• Among all MLB hitters, Hoerner is 31st in batting average, 36th in on-base percentage, and 112th in slugging.
• Hoerner has collected a hit in four straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .421 with three doubles, two home runs and five RBI.
• Ian Happ's 25 home runs and 86 runs batted in both lead his team.
• Among all major league hitters, Happ ranks 36th in homers and 31st in RBI.
• Cody Bellinger has 23 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 44 walks while batting .265.
• Isaac Paredes is hitting .238 with 25 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs and 75 walks.

Cubs Team Props

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Reds Recent Betting Performance

• In seven games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Reds have a record of 1-6.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Reds and their opponents have combined to hit the over four times.
• The Reds have won four of their last 10 games against the spread.

Reds Recent Stats

Reds Player Insights

• De La Cruz leads the Reds with 25 home runs and has racked up a team-best batting average of .261.
• De La Cruz ranks 36th in home runs and 57th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
• Spencer Steer has collected 92 runs batted in to pace his team.
• Steer is currently 75th in home runs and 22nd in RBI in the big leagues.
• Jonathan India is hitting .249 with 28 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 77 walks.
• Tyler Stephenson has 26 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs and 46 walks while hitting .258.

Reds Team Props

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