MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds (August 30, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (64-72) face the Chicago Cubs (77-59) at Wrigley Field on Sunday at 7:20pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Chase Burns is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Shota Imanaga is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -142, while the Reds are at +118. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -120.
- The Reds (-179) have a 69-67 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (+148) hold a record of 68-68.
- The Reds have a 72-63-1 O/U record this season (meaning 72 games have gone over the total runs line, 63 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 73-60-3 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 +1.2 more at 5.3 runs (1st).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing a whopping 4.9 runs per game this season (26th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.3 runs (12th).
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 an impressive .251 (ranking 6th in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting an underwhelming .228 (30th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 185 (2nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 179 (6th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 539 RBIs to rank T23rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 680 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 4.67 (27th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 1090 this season, ranking T21st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 1046.
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 .252 (23rd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 28-39-69 | 13-16-39 | 15-23-30 | 11-10-21 | 17-29-48 | 0-0-0 | 1-6-3 |
| Cubs | 32-28-76 | 21-14-32 | 11-14-44 | 28-16-51 | 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 | 40-55-41 | 21-23-24 | 19-32-17 | 15-14-13 | 25-41-28 | 0-0-0 | 2-6-2 |
| Cubs | 51-44-41 | 32-19-16 | 19-25-25 | 44-25-26 | 7-19-15 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +105 and the YRFI is paying -135.
- The NRFI is 66-70 in Reds games this season. The Cubs have a 73-63 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a lopsided 17-5 victory against the Reds at Wrigley Field yesterday. Pete Crow-Armstrong was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 3 home runs and recording 6 RBIs.
