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Cubs vs Reds prediction
The gist
Cubs visit the Reds on Sept 18, favored at -126 with the total at 8.5 runs.
Cincinnati is already eliminated, so the game's stakes are mostly about Chicago's playoff positioning.
How it unfolded
- Jul 10, 2026 -12, 2026Cubs won two of three in their previous trip to Cincinnati, bouncing back from a 4-0 loss to win 5-3 and 8-4.
- Sep 18, 2026Cincinnati hosts Chicago at Great American Ball Park, first pitch 6:40 p.m. EDT on MARQ. Cubs are -126 on the moneyline and -1.5 on the run line; Reds are +108 and +1.5, with the total at 8.5 runs.
- Sep 18, 2026Probable pitchers are Clay Holmes (RHP, CHC) vs. Chase Burns (RHP, CIN).