Cincinnati Reds (64-71) vs. Chicago Cubs (76-59) August 29, 2026 2:20 pm EDT The Line: Chicago Cubs -185 / Cincinnati Reds 172; Over/Under: 8.5 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article, we will formulate a Reds vs Cubs Prediction for this MLB matchup on Saturday, August 29 th in the second game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
The Chicago Cubs have a 76-59 record this season and are sitting in the 2nd place of the NL Central. They have a 38-28 home record and are coming off a 8-10 home loss against the Reds. They will face the Brewers and the Marlins next.
The Chicago Cubs have a .249 batting average this season, .338 OBP, and .423 slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 4.12 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Cubs’ best hitter with a .277 batting average, while leading the team in RBI with 83, adding a team-high 33 home runs.
Kevin Gausman (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cubs, has a 7-11 record, 4.37 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.
The Cincinnati Reds have a 64-71 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the NL Central. They have a 32-35 road record and are coming off a 10-8 road win against the Cubs. They will face the Padres and the Brewers next.
The Cincinnati Reds have a .228 batting average this season, .307 OBP, and .394 slugging percentage. Cincinnati’s pitching staff has a 4.58 ERA and 1.42 WHIP. Elly De La Cruz is the Reds’ best hitter with a .268 batting average. Sal Stewart leads the team in RBI with 102, adding a team-high 29 home runs.
Andrew Abbott (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Reds, has a 6-9 record, 4.15 ERA, and 1.40 WHIP.
The Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the Reds and are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Chicago.
In this Reds vs Cubs Prediction, the Cubs are coming as -190 home favorites. I don’t like the pitching in this matchup, as both pitchers have a 4+ ERA and both have been in bad shape lately. Gausman had given up 9 runs in his last two starts before his last one and has a 4.30 ERA as a Cub, while Abbott has given up 3+ runs in four of his last five starts. In their last five games, both teams have a combined 12.08 bullpen ERA while scoring 12.4 runs per game combined. Take the over 8.5 in this one.