Cubs vs Reds Predictions, Odds & Betting Splits

• The Cubs are short road favorites tonight versus the Reds in Cincinnati
• I’m expecting a high-scoring game given the pitching matchup combined with a pair of struggling bullpens
• See below for my top Cubs vs Reds predictions, plus the latest odds and betting splits

The Chicago Cubs (52-40) open a new series against the Cincinnati Reds (42-49) tonight, with first pitch set for 7:10 PM EST. Fans can watch the broadcast on regional networks as the action unfolds at Great American Ball Park. Both clubs enter this matchup looking to rebound. Chicago dropped a tight 3-2 contest to the Baltimore Orioles, despite a home run from Seiya Suzuki. Meanwhile, Cincinnati suffered a gritty 1-0 shutout loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

This series opener presents a compelling betting dynamic. The Cubs are favored in the MLB odds, and will hand the ball to Shota Imanaga to neutralize electrifying superstar Elly De La Cruz. Cincinnati counters with Hunter Greene, who seeks to bounce back from a disastrous season debut.

Keep reading for my top Cubs vs Reds predictions, plus the latest odds and betting splits for this matchup.

Cubs vs Reds Predictions

I am backing the Cubs on the moneyline for this contest. You can find their outright victory priced at 51 cents on Kalshi, which translates to a slightly better payout than standard -110 sportsbook odds. Don’t forget to use the Kalshi referral code to score a bonus to bet on MLB.

Imanaga provides much-needed stability for a rotation navigating injuries. He has logged 103 innings with a 1.10 WHIP and an 8.74 K/9 rate.

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Chicago Cubs ML

51%

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In contrast, Greene represents a massive liability for the home underdogs. In his lone start this season, he surrendered eight earned runs over 3.1 innings, resulting in a 21.60 ERA. Chicago’s offense is well-equipped to exploit this, supported by Pete Crow-Armstrong’s .930 OPS and a lineup that averages 5.04 runs per away game.

Shota Imanmaga vs Hunter Greene Stats

Evaluating Greene requires context from his incredibly concerning sample size. He was heavily punished in his only 2026 outing, yielding a 10.80 BB/9 rate. While his explosive fastball generated an 18.90 K/9 rate, his lack of command allowed opponents to bat .438 against him.

Chicago Cubs Batters vs Hunter Greene

Looking at the batter vs pitcher stats, Seiya Suzuki has consistently dominated Greene. The Chicago slugger has mashed two home runs and six extra-base hits while posting a stellar .444 average over 18 career at-bats. Conversely, Greene has baffled Ian Happ and Dansby Swanson, striking the duo out 16 times in 33 combined at-bats.

As for the game total, I’m betting Over 9.5 runs at 49 cents on Kalshi. While Imanaga generally limits baserunners, he has shown vulnerability to the long ball lately. He has surrendered 2.96 home runs per nine innings over his last 10 appearances. Also working in favor of a high-scoring game, is the fact that Great American Ball Park is one of the most hitter friendly venues per the MLB park factors. 

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Over 9.5 Runs

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Cincinnati’s pitching staff carries a collective 4.54 ERA according to the MLB starting lineups data, and its bullpen frequently struggles to escape jams with a 1.45 WHIP. With both pitching staffs displaying clear weaknesses, I expect the offenses to dictate the pace.

My favorite MLB props bet is Michael Conforto Over 0.5 Hits. Conforto has exceeded this mark in five of his last six games against Cincinnati, cashing at an 83.0% rate. He is also hitting safely in 75.0% of his last eight road appearances.

Cubs vs Reds Odds

Odds as of July 10. Claim the Bet365 promo code to bet on MLB today.

Cubs vs Reds Betting Splits

When evaluating the MLB public betting splits, the moneyline market shows a unified front. Chicago is commanding an overwhelming 82.8% of the overall stake, backed by 70.2% of the tickets. This massive volume aligns perfectly with my official prediction to back the visitors straight up against a volatile starting pitcher.

The runline presents the most intriguing dynamic on the board. Cincinnati has attracted a slight majority of the tickets at 54.5%. However, a staggering 78.1% of the runline cash is confidently backing Chicago.