The Reds will play the Cubs on Sunday, June 1st, 2025. 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
- 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 Cincinnati Reds possess a 93.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. The Chicago Cubs now have a 98.67 power ranking. Teams with a higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking will typically be moneyline favorites.
- Visiting Cincinnati Reds - The Cincinnati Reds head into this matchup with a 13-14 record as a visiting team. This standing ranks them 5th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs will throw the first pitch possessing a 16-10 home team record. That puts them 5th for home team wins in the Overall MLB standings.
- Runs Scored - Cincinnati Reds batters have produced 255 runs, ranking them 9th Overall, with the Chicago Cubs ranking 1st (324) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - Cincinnati Reds pitchers and fielders have allowed 227 runs, ranking them 15th Overall for runs allowed. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs now rank 14th Overall, allowing 231 runs.
- Team Streaks - The Cincinnati Reds won their last game. Their opponent, the Chicago Cubs have won their last 2 games.
- Team Records - Let's review each team's records. The Cincinnati Reds have a 27-28 Overall record (6.5 GB National Central Division), with the Chicago Cubs notching a 33-21 Overall standing (0.0 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, ye scurvy dogs! The Cincinnati Reds be takin' on the Chicago Cubs...
What a sad sight it be, the Reds with a losing record...
The Cubs be fierce opponents with a win percentage far superior...
But fear not, me hearties, for the Reds be showin' promise of late...
Check out this game's prop bets below, bet on MLB baseball at legal US sportsbooks.
The battle on the diamond be intense, may the best team prevail.
Review each team's standing at the bottom of the page to see who be on top.
Now hoist the sails and set course for victory, me mateys!
Best Reds at Cubs Odds
| Underdog Cincinnati Reds | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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| Underdog Cincinnati Reds | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cincinnati Reds are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7 -115 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7 -105 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +140 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Cincinnati Reds are +1.5 -170 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
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Reds
Cubs
6/01/25 2:20pm EDT | +135-160 |
- Cincinnati Reds bettors risk $100 to win $135 at +135 odds. The implied probability for Cincinnati Reds is 42.55%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $62.5 at -160 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 61.54%.
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets
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Reds
Cubs
First Team to Score
6/01/25 2:20pm EDT | -125-102Bet |
Reds
Cubs
Tie
1st Inning Winner
6/01/25 2:20pm EDT | +350+290-150Bet |
Reds
Cubs
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
6/01/25 2:20pm EDT | +180+125+250Bet |
Reds
Cubs
To Extra Innings
6/01/25 2:20pm EDT | Yes +700No -1100Bet |
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Reds
Cubs
1st Team to Score Will Win
6/01/25 2:20pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CIN at CUB 6/01/25 2:20pm EDT | 3.5 o -1303.5 u +100Bet |
Reds
Total Runs
CIN at CUB 6/01/25 2:20pm EDT | 3.5 o +1203.5 u -155Bet |
Jameson Taillon
Strikeouts Thrown
CIN at CUB 6/01/25 2:20pm EDT | 5.5 o +1105.5 u -145Bet |
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Nick Martinez
Strikeouts Thrown
CIN at CUB 6/01/25 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o +1104.5 u -145Bet |
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 | +12500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cubs | +1300 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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| 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
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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 Sunday, June 1st, 2025 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.
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