MLB Prop Bets: Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs (July 12, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (53-42) face the Cincinnati Reds (43-51) at Great American Ball Park on Sunday at 1:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Matthew Boyd is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Andrew Abbott is the probable pitcher for the Reds. The Cubs are favored to win at -130, while the Reds are at +108. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102.
- The Cubs (+123) have a 42-53 Run Line record this season, while the Reds (-148) hold a record of 51-43.
- The Cubs have a 49-44-2 O/U record this season (meaning 49 games have gone over the total runs line, 44 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Reds have a 52-42-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 5.0 runs per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Reds are averaging only 4.2 (22nd).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.5 runs per game this season (17th in the league), while the Reds are allowing an average of 4.8 runs (19th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Cubs are at .244 (ranking 16th in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting .229 (27th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Reds have hit 118 (11th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 120 (9th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have been outstanding this season, recording 444 RBIs to rank T6th in the MLB. Comparatively, the Reds have performed poorly in this area, recording only 372 RBIs to rank T25th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Reds have an earned run average of 4.48 this season (22nd in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 4.34 (21st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 742 this season, ranking 25th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Reds rank T21st for total strikeouts, recording 761.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .247 against the Reds this season (19th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .246 (18th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 17-18-60 | 11-9-26 | 6-9-34 | 15-9-41 | 2-9-19 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Reds | 19-25-50 | 9-11-29 | 10-14-21 | 8-5-16 | 11-20-34 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Cubs are -125 to lead after three innings, while the Reds are -105.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 36-31-28 | 23-14-9 | 13-17-19 | 31-18-16 | 5-13-12 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Reds | 28-38-28 | 14-19-16 | 14-19-12 | 11-9-9 | 17-29-19 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -125.
- The NRFI is 58-37 in Cubs games this season. The Reds have a 48-46 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 5-3 victory over the Reds at Great American Ball Park yesterday. Eugenio Suarez was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI. That result snapped the Reds' five-game winning streak against the Cubs at Great American Ball Park.
