Reds vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Wednesday [8/2/2023]

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds will meet in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, starting at 8:05PM ET.

Drew Smyly (8-7, 4.50 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Reds are going with Brandon Williamson (3-2, 4.48 ERA).

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

Who Will Win: Reds vs. Cubs

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

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 58% chance of beating the Reds.

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Reds vs. Cubs Odds [8/2]

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+120), Reds +1.5 (-135)
• Moneyline: Cubs -160, Reds +140
• Total: Over/Under 11 (-108/-110)

The Cubs are currently -1.5 favorites against the Reds, with +120 at PointsBet 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 -135.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -160, which means you can risk $160 to win $100, for a total payout of $260, 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 11 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 11-run Over/Under has a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Reds vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +140 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.4% edge)
• Total: Under 11 @ -110 via PointsBet (56% probability)

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

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

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Reds vs. Cubs Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cubs are more likely to beat the Reds at Wrigley Field on Wednesday.

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Cubs given a 58% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Reds-Cubs game, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Reds vs. Cubs on Wednesday August 2, 2023.

Reds vs. Cubs 2023

Wednesday's MLB action between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 8:05PM ET.

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Wednesday August 2, 2023
• Time: 8:05PM ET / 5:05PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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