The Cubs will play the Reds on Friday, May 23rd, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 5:40 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 97.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. The Cincinnati Reds now have a 92.00 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 6th 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 10th (228) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - Chicago Cubs pitchers and fielders have allowed 210 runs, ranking them 12th Overall for runs allowed. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds now rank 18th 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 Cubs be headin' to Cincinnati for a showdown...
The Cubs be holdin' a solid 30-20 record, ready to plunder the Reds...
The Reds be sittin' at 25-26, but don't underestimate their home advantage...
Set sail for victory as the Cubs look to continue their winning streak...
Bet on MLB baseball at legal US sportsbooks and cheer for the Cubs...
The Reds be lookin' to defend their home turf, but the Cubs be fierce...
Don't miss this battle on the high seas, check out this game's prop bets below...
Sink the Reds and sail away with a bounty of wins, ye Cubs!
(But beware, the Reds be ready to fight tooth and nail...)
Review each team's standing at the bottom of the page. Aye, aye!
Best Cubs at Reds Odds
| Underdog Cincinnati Reds |
Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cincinnati Reds |
Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -113 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Cincinnati Reds are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -102 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -118 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +145 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Cincinnati Reds are +1.5 -175 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
| Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cubs
Reds
5/23/25 5:40pm CDT
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-120+100 |
- Cincinnati Reds bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Cincinnati Reds is 50%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 54.55%.
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds Prop Bets
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BetMGM Bet |
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Cubs
Reds
First Team to Score
5/23/25 5:40pm CDT
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-160+125Bet |
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Cubs
Reds
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/23/25 5:40pm CDT
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+290+340-150Bet |
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Cubs
Reds
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/23/25 5:40pm CDT
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+135+160+250Bet |
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Cubs
Reds
To Extra Innings
5/23/25 5:40pm CDT
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Yes +750No -1200Bet |
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BetMGM |
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Cubs
Reds
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/23/25 5:40pm CDT
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Yes -250No +190Bet |
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Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at CIN 5/23/25 5:40pm CDT |
4.5 o +1104.5 u -145Bet |
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Reds
Total Runs
CUB at CIN 5/23/25 5:40pm CDT |
3.5 o -1403.5 u +105Bet |
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Hunter Greene
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at CIN 5/23/25 5:40pm CDT |
6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
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BetMGM |
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Matthew Boyd
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at CIN 5/23/25 5:40pm CDT |
5.5 o -1505.5 u +115Bet |
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.
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- Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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- Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Game.
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- Choose your bet and place a wager.
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