Cubs vs. Reds Picks & Best Bets 31st Jul 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Cincinnati Reds will host the Chicago Cubs in MLB action on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park, starting at 7:10 p.m. ET.

We have performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's MLB matchup using innovative AI technology to determine the best Cubs vs. Reds bets, player props and predictions.

According to our predictions, the Reds have a 59% chance of defeating the Cubs.

To get the best value from these predictions, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.

Our Cubs vs. Reds Betting Picks & Predictions

Today's Cubs vs. Reds picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to produce MLB predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.

Cubs vs. Reds Game Information

• Game Date: Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
• Game Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
• Location: Great American Ball Park
• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 / Reds -1.5
• Moneyline: Cubs +130 / Reds -150
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 9.5 Runs (+100/-110)

Cubs +1.5 @ -152 via FanDuel Sportsbook

• According to our simulations, the Cubs have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the Reds have a probability of 41%.
• FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -152.

Total Runs Under 9.5 @ -110 via BetMGM

• The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -110.
• Our analysis indicates a 55% chance that the total will stay under 9.5 runs, providing an edge of 2.8%.

Cubs vs. Reds Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Chicago Cubs at +130 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Cincinnati Reds are available at -150 with BetMGM.

According to the model, the Reds are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 59% chance of victory.

Additionally, the Reds present the best betting value, with the odds of -150 available at BetMGM making it our recommended moneyline bet.

Our Player Prop Picks for Cubs vs. Reds

Here are the top MLB player props for Wednesday's Cubs vs. Reds game.

Chicago Cubs Prediction - Kyle Hendricks Under 3.5 Strikeouts (+118)

• Our top prop bet for the Cubs is on Kyle Hendricks to record under 3.5 strikeouts.
• Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 51.5%, giving us an edge of 5.6% the +118 odds offered by FanDuel.

Cincinnati Reds Prediction - Ty France To Get a Hit (-200)

• Our best prop bet for the Reds is on Ty France to get a hit.
• According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 80.2%, providing an edge of 13.5% on the -200 odds available at DraftKings.

These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.

Cubs vs. Reds Betting Trends

In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Cubs vs. Reds trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.

Cody Bellinger to Record a Hit

Cody Bellinger has recorded at least one hit in 18 of his last 21 games (86% success rate). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of -220 (69% implied probability), available at DraftKings.

Seiya Suzuki to Record an RBI

Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one RBI in 9 of his last 18 appearances (50%). You can make a bet that he'll record another one at odds of +165 (38%), also available at DraftKings.

Nico Hoerner to Record an RBI

Nico Hoerner has recorded at least one RBI in 10 of his last 22 appearances (45%). You can wager on him to record at least one RBI again at odds of +230 (30%), again available at DraftKings.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Ty France of the Reds to get a hit as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Cubs +1.5 to cover.

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