Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJune 1, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 1, 2025 ,

MLB Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 6/1

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds will play against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The game is set for an afternoon start at 2:20 PM and will be broadcast on MARQ. Fans can expect a mild day with a light breeze and scattered clouds.

Reds vs. Cubs Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cubs MoneyLine -162. The Cubs have a strong home record of 19-11 and a solid lineup with top hitters like Seiya Suzuki. Their pitching and hitting stats are also better compared to the Reds.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-110). Both teams have decent pitching, with the Cubs’ Jameson Taillon and Reds’ Nick Martinez having ERAs under 4.00. Recent games have also shown low scores, like the Cubs’ 2-0 win over the Reds.

Team Trends

  • The Cubs have a strong home record this season with 19 wins and 11 losses.
  • The Reds have a nearly even road record this season with 15 wins and 16 losses.
  • In their last game against the Cubs, the Reds lost 2-0 and managed only 1 hit.
  • The Cubs won their last home game against the Reds with 8 hits, including 3 extra-base hits.
  • Weather for the game at Wrigley Field is expected to be mild with scattered clouds and a light breeze.

Reds vs Cubs Preview

The Cincinnati Reds will travel to Chicago to take on the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 1, 2025. This afternoon game is set for a 2:20 PM start. Fans can tune in on MARQ to catch the action. The weather forecast predicts a mild day with scattered clouds and a light breeze.

Nick Martinez will take the mound for the Reds. He has an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.11. On the other side, the Cubs will start Jameson Taillon, who holds an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.05. Both pitchers will aim to lead their teams to victory in this NL Central game.

Cubs Ready to Swing Big

The Chicago Cubs have strong hitters leading their lineup. Seiya Suzuki is a standout with a .273 batting average and 14 home runs. He leads the league in home runs and RBIs with 52. Dansby Swanson is another key player for the Cubs. He has 11 home runs and leads the league with 37 runs. His batting average is .243, and he provides solid support in the lineup. Nico Hoerner adds depth to the Cubs’ batting order. He has a .292 batting average and has scored 35 runs. While he hasn’t hit any home runs, his on-base percentage of .339 keeps him valuable.

Reds Aim to Shine on the Road

The Cincinnati Reds have Elly De La Cruz leading their lineup. He has a .252 batting average and 11 home runs. His 43 runs and 40 RBIs are at the top of the league. Matt McLain plays second base for the Reds. His batting average is .178, and he has 6 home runs. He has scored 24 runs and has 18 RBIs. Spencer Steer is another key player for the Reds. He has a batting average of .224 and 4 home runs. Steer has scored 23 runs and has 17 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs have a strong home record of 19-11, which supports the MoneyLine pick of Cubs -162. Their lineup includes top hitters like Seiya Suzuki, who has 14 home runs and a .273 batting average. The Cubs’ overall hitting stats are better than the Reds, with a team batting average of .261 and 79 home runs this season.

The Under 7.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ recent low-scoring games. The Cubs’ Jameson Taillon has a solid ERA of 3.86, while the Reds’ Nick Martinez has an ERA of 3.48. In their last game, the Cubs won 2-0 against the Reds, showing both teams can keep scores low with their pitching.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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