Reds vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - Sep 8, 2022

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

Adrian Sampson (1-5, 3.95 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, while the Reds will counter with Luis Cessa (3-2, 5.18 ERA).

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

Who will win Reds vs. Cubs?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Reds-Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 55% chance of defeating the Reds.

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Reds vs. Cubs Current Odds

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+146), Reds +1.5 (-165)
• Moneyline: Cubs -140, Reds +120
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

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

For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -165.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -140. That means you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +120, where you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) are a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Reds vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -165 via BetMGM (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +120 via BetMGM
• Total: Over 8 @ -115 via Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to help you make better investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Reds moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Reds vs. Cubs Prediction

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Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Reds vs. Cubs on Thursday September 8, 2022.

Reds vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

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

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Thursday September 8, 2022
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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