The Cincinnati Reds (58-49) and Chicago Cubs (53-52) play the opener of a 4-game set at Wrigley Field Monday. First pitch is at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Reds lead 4-1
The Reds took 2 of 3 from the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, capped off by a 9-0 shutout Sunday. They’re 7-3 over the last 10 games and have taken a half-game lead on the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. The Reds have been better on the road at 30-23 as opposed to 28-26 at home. They have had trouble within the division, though, at 13-19.
The Cubs had an 8-game winning streak snapped with a 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday. The Cubs sit 4 games out in the division and 3 1/2 out of a Wild-Card spot. They announced they weren’t selling over the weekend and could add to their pitching staff over the next couple of days. They’re 18-13 within the division.