Reds vs. Cubs Prediction: Cubs Predicted to Win After New Data Released for Saturday's MLB Game [9/28/2024]

The Chicago Cubs will square off with the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, beginning at 2:20PM ET.

The Cubs will have Kyle Hendricks (4-12, 6.28 ERA) as their starting pitcher, up against Rhett Lowder (2-2, 1.40 ERA) for the Reds.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Cubs as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Reds-Cubs game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Cubs are more likely to win, while the Reds have a lower chance of victory."

Reds vs. Cubs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's MLB action between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
• Time: 2:20PM ET/11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Cubs and Reds gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Reds vs. Cubs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Reds vs. Cubs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Reds and Cubs 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 57% chance of defeating the Reds.

According to our model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7 runs has a 60% chance of going over.

Pre-Game Probabilities

Last Updated: 6:27PM, Sep 28

Moneyline

Over / Under

Run Line

Reds

Win %

44%

56%

+114

-125

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Cubs

Reds CIN

+114

Win %

44%

56%

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Cubs CHC

-125

Rhett Lowder 2-2, 1.40 ERA

Kyle Hendricks 4-12, 6.28 ERA

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Reds vs. Cubs Odds [9/28/2024]

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Reds vs. Cubs Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Reds vs. Cubs matchup is on the run line.

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Conclusion

We predict the Cubs, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Reds on Saturday.

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