Cubs vs. Reds Prediction for MLB Saturday [9/2/2023]

The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, starting at 6:40PM ET.

Andrew Abbott (8-4, 3.35 ERA) will start on the mound for the Reds, pitting him against Javier Assad (3-2, 2.96 ERA) for the Cubs.

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

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Reds

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

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Cubs and Reds a 50% chance of winning the game.

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Cubs vs. Reds Odds [9/2]

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 (-146), Cubs -1.5 (+135)
• Moneyline: Reds +106, Cubs -120
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110/-105)

The Reds are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Cubs, with -146 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +135.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +106. That means you can bet $100 to profit $106, earning a total payout of $206, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -120, where you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Cubs vs. Reds

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -146 via FanDuel Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +106 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Total: Under 9.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Cubs vs. Reds Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cubs are more likely to beat the Reds in the MLB game on Saturday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Cubs given a 50% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before Cubs vs. Reds on Saturday September 2, 2023.

Cubs vs. Reds 2023

Saturday's MLB matchup between the Reds and Cubs at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to start at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds
• Date: Saturday September 2, 2023
• Time: 6:40PM ET / 3:40PM PT
• Venue: Great American Ball Park

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