The Cubs will play the Reds on Saturday, May 24th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 3:10 pm CDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - As the 2025 season continues, the Chicago Cubs possess a 97.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. The Cincinnati Reds now have a 91.00 power ranking. Teams with a higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking will typically be moneyline favorites.
- Visiting Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs head into this matchup with a 15-10 record as a visiting team. This standing ranks them 2nd Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Cincinnati Reds - The Cincinnati Reds will throw the first pitch possessing a 13-12 home team record. That puts them 7th for home team wins in the Overall MLB standings.
- Runs Scored - Chicago Cubs batters have produced 293 runs, ranking them 1st Overall, with the Cincinnati Reds ranking 11th (228) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - Chicago Cubs pitchers and fielders have allowed 210 runs, ranking them 14th Overall for runs allowed. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds now rank 20th Overall, allowing 195 runs.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs have won their last 2 games. Their opponent, the Cincinnati Reds have lost their last 2 games.
- Team Records - Let's review each team's records. The Chicago Cubs have a 30-20 Overall record (0.0 GB National Central Division), with the Cincinnati Reds notching a 25-26 Overall standing (5.5 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken com is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Chicago Cubs be takin' on the Cincinnati Reds...
Them Cubs be showin' their dominance with a 0.600 win percentage...
The Reds be no match with their measly 0.490 win percentage...
It be a sure bet that the Cubs be comin' out on top...
( the crew and bet on MLB baseball at legal US sportsbooks)...
The Cubs be lookin' to continue their winning streak against the Reds...
The Reds be lookin' to turn the tide and plunder a victory...
(If ye be brave enough, check out this game's prop bets below)...
Review each team's standing at the bottom of the page. Fair winds!
Best Cubs at Reds Odds
| Underdog Cincinnati Reds |
Favorite Chicago Cubs |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog Cincinnati Reds |
Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cincinnati Reds are the +102 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 9.5 -105 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9.5 -115 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +140 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Cincinnati Reds are +1.5 -165 run line underdogs at BetRivers.
MLB Odds Example
| Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
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Cubs
Reds
3:10pm CDT
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-118-102 |
- Cincinnati Reds bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds. The implied probability for Cincinnati Reds is 50.5%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 54.13%.
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds Prop Bets
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BetMGM Bet |
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Cubs
Reds
First Team to Score
3:10pm CDT
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-165+130Bet |
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Cubs
Reds
Tie
1st Inning Winner
3:10pm CDT
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+260+290-120Bet |
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Cubs
Reds
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
3:10pm CDT
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+125+145+325Bet |
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Cubs
Reds
To Extra Innings
3:10pm CDT
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Yes +850No -1600Bet |
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BetMGM |
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Cubs
Reds
1st Team to Score Will Win
3:10pm CDT
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Yes -250No +190Bet |
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Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at CIN 3:10pm CDT |
4.5 o -1304.5 u +100Bet |
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Reds
Total Runs
CUB at CIN 3:10pm CDT |
4.5 o -1104.5 u -118Bet |
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Andrew Abbott
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at CIN 3:10pm CDT |
4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
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BetMGM |
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Colin Rea
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at CIN 3:10pm CDT |
4.5 o +1104.5 u -145Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Cincinnati Reds Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Cubs World Series Odds| Team |
BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
|---|---|---|
| Cubs | +1600 Bet |
+1500 Bet |
| Team |
BetMGM |
BetRivers |
|---|---|---|
| Reds | +12500 Bet |
+15000 Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Cincinnati Reds Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 30 | 20 | 0.600 | +2.5 | 15-10 | 15-10 | 293 | 210 | +83 | W2 | 7-3 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 25 | 26 | 0.490 | +8.0 | 13-12 | 12-14 | 228 | 195 | +33 | L2 | 5-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds MLB Game
- Open a new sports betting before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new before the game starts on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 at 3:10 pm CDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
- Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Paypal.
- Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or matchups. Select the Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Game.
- Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your balance after the game.
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