Reds vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Sunday [5/28/2023]

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

Drew Smyly (5-1, 2.93 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, while the Reds are going with Graham Ashcraft (2-3, 5.57 ERA).

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

Who Will Win: Reds vs. Cubs

Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Reds-Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cubs a 59% chance of getting the W against the Reds.

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Reds vs. Cubs Current Odds

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+125), Reds +1.5 (-145)
• Moneyline: Cubs -165, Reds +140
• Total: Over/Under 8 (+100/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are -1.5 favorites versus the Reds, with +125 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -145.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -165, which means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +140, where you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

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

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under has considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Reds vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -145 via DraftKings Sportsbook (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +140 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 8 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

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

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Reds vs. Cubs Prediction

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Reds vs. Cubs on Sunday May 28, 2023.

Reds vs. Cubs 2023

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

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Sunday May 28, 2023
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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