Cubs vs. Reds Prediction and Odds - Aug 11, 2022

The Cincinnati Reds face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Field of Dreams on Thursday, starting at 7:15PM ET.

The Reds will have Nick Lodolo (3-3, 4.40 ERA) start, pitting him against Drew Smyly (4-6, 3.98 ERA) for the Cubs.

Dimers' free betting picks for Cubs vs. Reds, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Cubs vs. Reds?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Cubs-Reds MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Reds a 52% chance of beating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Reds Game Odds

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 (-185), Cubs -1.5 (+160)
• Moneyline: Reds -110, Cubs +100
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-120/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Reds are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Cubs, with -185 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +160.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at -110. That means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Reds

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -185 via BetMGM (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Cubs vs. Reds Prediction

Use our interactive widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for CHI Cubs vs. Cincinnati, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Cubs-Reds matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before Cubs vs. Reds on Thursday August 11, 2022.

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Cubs vs. Reds 2022 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Reds and Cubs at Field of Dreams is scheduled to begin at 7:15PM ET.

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Thursday August 11, 2022
• Time: 7:15PM ET / 4:15PM PT
• Venue: Field of Dreams

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