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Reds vs. Cubs prediction: Why Cubs are favored to win Wednesday's MLB matchup [5/6/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds will meet in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, starting at 7:40 PM ET.
The Cubs will start Colin Rea (4-1, 4.41 ERA), pitting him against Brady Singer (2-2, 5.57 ERA) for the Reds.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Cubs as the most likely winner of the Reds vs. Cubs game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Reds vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLB game between the Reds and Cubs, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Cubs a 59% chance of defeating the Reds.
According to our model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of eight runs has a 54% chance of going over.
Reds vs. Cubs odds [5/6/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Reds | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+128) |
| Moneyline | +145 | -168 |
| Total | o8 (-112) | u8 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Reds vs. Cubs picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cubs -1.5 | +128 |
| Moneyline | Reds | +145 |
| Total | Over 8 | -112 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Reds vs. Cubs game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB action between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Reds in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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