The Chicago Cubs (-105) visit Field of Dreams to take on the Cincinnati Reds (-115) on Thursday, August 11, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15pm EDT in Dyersville.

The Cubs are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+150).

The Cubs vs Reds Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Cubs are 45-65 against the spread (ATS), while the Reds are 52-58 ATS.

Cubs vs. Reds Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Cubs vs Reds Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Reds will win Thursday‘s matchup with 70.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cubs and Reds and up-to-date player injuries.

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Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

• Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 43 of his last 56 games (+18.50 Units / 16% ROI)
• Rafael Ortega has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+16.95 Units / 60% ROI)
• Ian Happ has hit the Total Bases Over in 39 of his last 61 games (+16.55 Units / 20% ROI)
• Frank Schwindel has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 19 away games (+16.10 Units / 42% ROI)
• Nico Hoerner has hit the Total Bases Over in 24 of his last 39 games (+15.65 Units / 39% ROI)

Best Reds Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

• Albert Almora Jr. has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+10.20 Units / 46% ROI)
• Donovan Solano has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+8.05 Units / 19% ROI)
• Jonathan India has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 23 games (+7.70 Units / 26% ROI)
• Jonathan India has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 24 games (+7.50 Units / 14% ROI)
• Albert Almora Jr. has hit the Hits Under in 7 of his last 8 games at home (+7.30 Units / 90% ROI)

Reds vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Reds vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Reds vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today

Reds vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Positive Betting Trends for the Cubs Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals

• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+12.45 Units / 34% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+9.05 Units / 25% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 41 away games (+5.25 Units / 12% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 41 away games (+5.10 Units / 9% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 away games (+3.85 Units / 23% ROI)

Positive Betting Trends for the Reds: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals

• The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 48 of their last 82 games (+14.05 Units / 15% ROI)
• The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+10.20 Units / 29% ROI)
• The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.75 Units / 41% ROI)
• The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 46 of their last 84 games (+7.20 Units / 7% ROI)
• The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+5.10 Units / 39% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 56-54 against the Run Line (-6.35 Units / -4.48% ROI).

• 45-65 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.4 Units / -13.92% ROI
• 47-57 when betting on the total runs Over for -15.55 Units / -12.82% ROI
• 57-47 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.6 Units / 4.62% ROI

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 52-58 against the Run Line (-11.7 Units / -8.57% ROI).

• 44-66 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.75 Units / -8.29% ROI
• 56-53 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.1 Units / -2.54% ROI
• 53-56 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.75 Units / -7.25% ROI

Todd Smyly: Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 42% of the time (1,371/3,270) since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 135 total CB; League Avg: 16% — 99th Percentile.

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 44% of the time (1,044/2,371) against right-handed batters since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 135 total CB; League Avg: 15% — 99th Percentile.

14 of Drew Smyly’s 40 breaking pitch strikeouts (35%) have been backdoor this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 54 total IP; League Avg: 12% — 98th Percentile.

Drew Smyly has thrown his curveball 47% of the time (379/815) against right-handed batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 54 total CB; League Avg: 15% — 98th Percentile.

Nicholas Lodolo: Reds Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Nick Lodolo has walked 4 of 22 batters (18%) this month (1 games) — tied for 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 7% — fourth Percentile.

Nick Lodolo has a strike rate of just 56% (56/100) this month (1 games) — 5th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 65% — third Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 13% (5/39) against Nick Lodolo this month (1 games) — 6th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 24% — fourth Percentile.

Hitters have swung at 39% of Nick Lodolo’s pitches (39/100) this month (1 games) — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 49% — second Percentile.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

  
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