Cubs vs Reds Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for Aug. 29

Odds updated as of 9:12 p.m.

In MLB action on Saturday, the Chicago Cubs face the Cincinnati Reds.

We've got you covered, in terms of the vital information about this game before you take a look at the MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Cubs vs Reds Game Info

• Chicago Cubs (76-59) vs. Cincinnati Reds (64-71)
• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
• Venue: Wrigley Field -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: MARQ and Reds.TV

Cubs vs Reds Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: CHC: (-188) | CIN: (+158)
• Spread: CHC: -1.5 (+112) | CIN: +1.5 (-134)
• Total: 8.5 -- Over: (-122) | Under: (+100)

Cubs vs Reds Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Kevin Gausman (Cubs) - 7-11, 4.37 ERA vs Andrew Abbott (Reds) - 6-9, 4.15 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Kevin Gausman (7-11) to the mound, while Andrew Abbott (6-9) will get the nod for the Reds. Gausman's team is 11-16-0 against the spread in his starts this season. When Gausman starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 11-7. The Reds are 12-15-0 ATS in Abbott's 27 starts with a set spread. The Reds have been the underdog on the moneyline in 22 of Abbott's starts this season, and they went 9-13 in those games.

Cubs vs Reds Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cubs win (66.4%)

Cubs vs Reds Moneyline

• Cincinnati is the underdog, +158 on the moneyline, while Chicago is a -188 favorite at home.

Cubs vs Reds Spread

• The Cubs are hosting the Reds and are favored by 1.5 runs (+112 to cover) on the runline. Cincinnati is -134 to cover.

Cubs vs Reds Over/Under

• Cubs versus Reds, on Aug. 29, has an over/under of 8.5, with the over being -122 and the under +100.

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Cubs vs Reds Betting Trends

• The Cubs have been favorites in 88 games this season and have come away with the win 50 times (56.8%) in those contests.
• This season Chicago has come away with a win six times in 10 chances when named as a favorite of at least -188 on the moneyline.
• Contests with the Cubs have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 71 of 130 chances this season.
• In 130 games with a line this season, the Cubs have a mark of 63-67-0 against the spread.
• The Reds have gone 42-46 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 47.7% of those games).
• Cincinnati is 4-2 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline underdog of +158 or longer.
• The Reds have had an over/under set by oddsmakers 132 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in 70 of those games (70-60-2).
• The Reds have covered 51.5% of their games this season, going 68-64-0 against the spread.

Cubs Player Leaders

• Pete Crow-Armstrong leads Chicago in OBP (.374), slugging percentage (.548) and total hits (143) this season. He has a .277 batting average.
• Among qualifying hitters in MLB, his batting average ranks 31st, his on-base percentage ranks 13th, and he is third in slugging.
• Crow-Armstrong has recorded at least one hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .238 with a double, a home run, two walks and three RBIs.
• Alex Bregman is hitting .252 with 25 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs and 66 walks, while slugging .412 with an on-base percentage of .341.
• Among qualifying batters, he ranks 76th in batting average, 56th in on-base percentage and 81st in slugging percentage.
• Nico Hoerner is batting .261 with a .356 slugging percentage and 59 RBI this year.
• Seiya Suzuki is batting .274 with a .366 OBP and 77 RBI for Chicago this season.

Reds Player Leaders

• Sal Stewart has racked up a team-best slugging percentage (.478) while leading the Reds in hits (136). He's batting .263 and with an on-base percentage of .336.
• He ranks 55th in batting average, 63rd in on-base percentage and 29th in slugging percentage among all qualified batters in the majors.
• Elly De La Cruz's .345 OBP leads his team. He has a batting average of .268 while slugging .476.
• His batting average ranks 48th among all qualified players, his on-base percentage is 50th, and he is 31st in slugging.
• JJ Bleday has 14 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 62 walks while batting .219.
• Matt McLain is batting .191 with 17 doubles, 13 home runs and 45 walks.

Cubs vs Reds Head to Head

• 8/28/2026: 10-8 CIN (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -190, Underdog Moneyline: +176)
• 7/12/2026: 8-4 CHC (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -126, Underdog Moneyline: +108)
• 7/11/2026: 5-3 CHC (Favorite: Reds, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -116, Underdog Moneyline: -102)
• 7/10/2026: 4-0 CIN (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -116, Underdog Moneyline: -102)
• 5/7/2026: 8-3 CHC (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -198, Underdog Moneyline: +166)
• 5/6/2026: 7-6 CHC (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -168, Underdog Moneyline: +142)
• 5/5/2026: 3-2 CHC (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -166, Underdog Moneyline: +140)
• 9/20/2025: 6-3 CIN (Favorite: Reds, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -112, Underdog Moneyline: -104)
• 9/19/2025: 7-4 CIN (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -112, Underdog Moneyline: -104)
• 9/18/2025: 1-0 CIN (Favorite: Reds, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -142, Underdog Moneyline: +120)

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