The Cubs will play the Reds on Sunday, May 25th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:40 pm EDT. 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 96.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. The Cincinnati Reds now have a 91.67 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 16-11 record as a visiting team. This standing ranks them 1st Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Cincinnati Reds - The Cincinnati Reds will throw the first pitch possessing a 14-13 home team record. That puts them 6th for home team wins in the Overall MLB standings.
- Runs Scored - Chicago Cubs batters have produced 310 runs, ranking them 1st Overall, with the Cincinnati Reds ranking 8th (240) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - Chicago Cubs pitchers and fielders have allowed 222 runs, ranking them 11th Overall for runs allowed. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds now rank 14th Overall, allowing 212 runs.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs lost their last game. Their opponent, the Cincinnati Reds won their last game.
- Team Records - Let's review each team's records. The Chicago Cubs have a 31-21 Overall record (0.0 GB National Central Division), with the Cincinnati Reds notching a 26-27 Overall standing (5.5 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, ye scurvy dogs! The Cubs be settin' sail for Cincinnati...to plunder the Reds on Sunday, May 25th, 2025. (Arrr, mateys!)
With a record o' 31-21, the Cubs be showin' their mettle...on the diamond. A win percentage o' 0.596 speaks to their skill. (Shiver me timbers!)
The Reds may have a record o' 26-27, but don't underestimate 'em. They be playin' tough. (Aye, they be a worthy opponent.)
So grab yer grog, me hearties, and set yer sights on this battle...on the high seas o' baseball. (May the best team win!)
Check out this game's prop bets below, bet on MLB baseball at legal US sportsbooks, and review each team's standing at the bottom of the page. Fair winds and followin' seas to all ye who watch the game!
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 -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cincinnati Reds are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 9 -105 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9 -115 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +125 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Cincinnati Reds are +1.5 -155 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Cubs
Reds
5/25/25 1:40pm EDT | -125+105 |
- Cincinnati Reds bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for Cincinnati Reds is 48.78%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 55.56%.
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds Prop Bets
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Cubs
Reds
First Team to Score
5/25/25 1:40pm EDT | -175+135Bet |
Cubs
Reds
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/25/25 1:40pm EDT | +270+325-135Bet |
Cubs
Reds
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/25/25 1:40pm EDT | +125+154+280Bet |
Cubs
Reds
To Extra Innings
5/25/25 1:40pm EDT | Yes +775No -1400Bet |
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Cubs
Reds
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/25/25 1:40pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at CIN 5/25/25 1:40pm EDT | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -110Bet |
Reds
Total Runs
CUB at CIN 5/25/25 1:40pm EDT | 4.5 o +1154.5 u -150Bet |
Ben Brown
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at CIN 5/25/25 1:40pm EDT | 5.5 o -1505.5 u +115Bet |
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Nick Lodolo
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at CIN 5/25/25 1:40pm EDT | 4.5 o -1504.5 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 |
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| Cubs | +1300 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Reds | +12500 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 |
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| Chicago Cubs | 33 | 21 | 0.611 | +2.0 | 16-10 | 17-11 | 324 | 231 | +93 | W2 | 8-2 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 27 | 28 | 0.491 | +8.5 | 14-14 | 13-14 | 255 | 227 | +28 | W1 | 6-4 |
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds 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 Sunday, May 25th, 2025 at 1:40 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 Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds 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.
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