The Reds will play the Cubs on Thursday, May 7th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:20 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cincinnati Reds have a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Cubs is 99.00.
- Visiting Cincinnati Reds - The Cincinnati Reds have a 10-2 record as a visiting team, ranking them 1st Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 9-5 record as a home team. They rank 1st for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Cincinnati Reds currently stand 17th (96) Overall, with the Chicago Cubs ranking 4th (124) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Cincinnati Reds are 17th (93) Overall for runs allowed. The Chicago Cubs stand 19th (87) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Cincinnati Reds have won their last 5 games. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs have won their last 7 games.
- Team Records - The Cincinnati Reds have a 16-8 Overall record (0.0 GB National Central Division), with the Chicago Cubs possessing a 14-9 Overall standing (1.5 GB National Central Division).
Best Reds at Cubs 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 -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cincinnati Reds are the +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 9 -102 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9 -118 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +105 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Cincinnati Reds are +1.5 -130 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Reds
Cubs
5/07/26 2:20pm EDT | +165-200 |
- Cincinnati Reds bettors risk $100 to win $165 at +165 odds. The implied probability for Cincinnati Reds is 37.74%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $50 at -200 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 66.67%.
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets
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Reds
Cubs
First Team to Score
5/07/26 2:20pm EDT | -110-115Bet |
Reds
Cubs
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/07/26 2:20pm EDT | +350+230-125Bet |
Reds
Cubs
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/07/26 2:20pm EDT | +200-105+310Bet |
Reds
Cubs
To Extra Innings
5/07/26 2:20pm EDT | Yes +800No -1400Bet |
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Reds
Cubs
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/07/26 2:20pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CIN at CUB 5/07/26 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
Reds
Total Runs
CIN at CUB 5/07/26 2:20pm EDT | 3.5 o -1253.5 u -105Bet |
Cincinnati Reds & Chicago Cubs 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.
Cincinnati Reds World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Reds | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cubs | +1000 Bet |
Cincinnati Reds & Chicago Cubs 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 |
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| Cincinnati Reds | 16 | 8 | 0.667 | +0.5 | 6-6 | 10-2 | 96 | 93 | +3 | W5 | 8-2 |
| Chicago Cubs | 14 | 9 | 0.609 | +2.0 | 9-5 | 5-4 | 124 | 87 | +37 | W7 | 8-2 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 2:20 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Game.
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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 account balance after the game.
Other May 7, 2026 MLB Games
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- Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals - 5/07/26 1:05pm EDT
- Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals - 5/07/26 2:10pm EDT
- New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies - 5/07/26 3:10pm EDT
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks - 5/07/26 3:40pm EDT
- Baltimore Orioles vs Miami Marlins - 5/07/26 6:40pm EDT
- Oakland Athletics vs Philadelphia Phillies - 5/07/26 6:40pm EDT
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