MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds (August 29, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (64-71) face the Chicago Cubs (76-59) at Wrigley Field on Saturday at 2:20pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Andrew Abbott is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Kevin Gausman is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -197, while the Reds are at +161. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Reds (-136) have a 69-66 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (+113) hold a record of 67-68.
- The Reds have a 71-63-1 O/U record this season (meaning 71 games have gone over the total runs line, 63 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 72-60-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (23rd in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging +1.1 more at 5.2 runs (1st).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing a whopping 4.9 runs per game this season (25th 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 .228 (ranking 30th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .249 (7th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 179 (T3rd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 177 (6th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 534 RBIs to rank 23rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 664 RBIs to rank 2nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.12 this season (14th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.58 (24th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 1086 this season, ranking T21st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 1035.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .244 against the Cubs this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .250 (21st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 28-38-69 | 13-16-39 | 15-22-30 | 11-10-21 | 17-28-48 | 0-0-0 | 1-5-4 |
| Cubs | 31-28-76 | 20-14-32 | 11-14-44 | 27-16-51 | 4-12-25 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 40-54-41 | 21-23-24 | 19-31-17 | 15-14-13 | 25-40-28 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Cubs | 50-44-41 | 31-19-16 | 19-25-25 | 43-25-26 | 7-19-15 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -120.
- The NRFI is 66-69 in Reds games this season. The Cubs have a 73-62 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded an upset 10-8 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field yesterday. Sal Stewart was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Cubs' five-game winning streak against the Reds at Wrigley Field.
