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MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds (August 28, 2026)

The Cincinnati Reds (63-71) face the Chicago Cubs (76-58) at Wrigley Field on Friday at 2:20pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Rhett Lowder is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while David Peterson is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -199, while the Reds are at +163. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at -101.

  • The Reds (-131) have a 68-66 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (+109) hold a record of 67-67.
  • The Reds have a 70-63-1 O/U record this season (meaning 70 games have gone over the total runs line, 63 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 71-60-3 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Reds are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (T24th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging +1.1 more at 5.2 runs (1st).
  • In the field, the Reds are allowing 4.8 runs per game this season (24th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.3 runs (11th).

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 Reds are at .227 (ranking 30th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .249 (8th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 177 (5th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 173 (6th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have been outstanding this season, recording 656 RBIs to rank 2nd in the MLB. Comparatively, the Reds have performed poorly in this area, recording only 524 RBIs to rank 26th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.09 this season (12th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.55 (24th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 1079 this season, ranking 21st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 1025.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .243 against the Cubs this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .249 (22nd).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Reds 28-37-69 13-16-39 15-21-30 11-10-21 17-27-48 0-0-0 2-4-4
    Cubs 30-28-76 19-14-32 11-14-44 26-16-51 4-12-25 0-0-0 3-3-4

Lead After Three Innings

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Reds 40-53-41 21-23-24 19-30-17 15-14-13 25-39-28 0-0-0 3-4-3
    Cubs 49-44-41 30-19-16 19-25-25 42-25-26 7-19-15 0-0-0 3-3-4

NRFI/YRFI

  • The NRFI is 66-68 in Reds games this season. The Cubs have a 73-61 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Cubs recorded an 8-4 victory over the Reds at Great American Ball Park when these teams last met on July 12. Alex Bregman was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 4 RBIs.