- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee
- Betting Odds: Cincinnati (+102) Chicago (-122)
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The Chicago Cubs (23-12) are set to face off against the Cincinnati Reds (20-15) at Wrigley Field this Wednesday. The available moneyline for this matchup has the Reds at +102 and the Cubs at -122, with an over/under total of 8.5. The starting pitchers for this game are Brady Singer and Colin Rea.
Currently, the Cincinnati Reds are averaging 4.1 runs per game, ranking 22nd in the league. They have a total of 145 runs with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .306. As a team, the Reds have achieved 50 doubles and hit 46 home runs. Additionally, they have collected 134 RBIs and 254 hits this season, with a batting average of .220. Their slugging percentage stands at .385, having struck out 327 times while drawing 137 walks.
The Reds’ pitching staff has a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.64 and a WHIP of 1.50. This season, Reds pitchers have allowed 38 home runs and 168 total runs (21st in MLB). Over 303 hits allowed (approximately 8.7 per 9 innings) and 157 earned runs, the Reds hold a team ERA of 4.52 (22nd in MLB), while recording 273 strikeouts. They have allowed 166 walks, with a team FIP of 4.71 this season.
Reds relief pitchers have achieved a save conversion rate of 62.5% across 42 save opportunities. They have notched 10 saves this season, failing in 6 out of 16 attempts. Furthermore, the bullpen has inherited 55 runners this season, allowing 23.6% to score. Overall, Reds pitchers have seen 38 inherited running situations and made 43 high-leverage appearances. A total of 130 relief pitchers have been utilized this season, contributing to 25 holds (ranking 4th in the league).
This season, the Cincinnati Reds have racked up 938 putouts, 302 assists, and committed 14 errors. Their fielding percentage is a solid .989, placing them 6th in MLB, along with 35 double plays turned. The Reds have converted 69.4% of balls in play into outs over 2,814 innings on the field, placing them 18th in professional baseball.
Brady Singer has pitched 887 innings, accumulating 828 strikeouts in his career. With a career record of 52-58, he holds a FIP of 4.22 and has faced 3,803 batters in the majors. He has an ERA of 4.28 (allowing 422 earned runs) and a WHIP of 1.325, giving up 892 hits (9.0 hits per nine innings) and issuing 283 walks.
The Cubs boast a slugging percentage of .431, averaging 5.43 runs per game (3rd in MLB). They have 56 doubles, 161 bases on balls, and a total of 190 runs. Chicago has hit 46 home runs this season and driven in 174 runs. They’ve recorded 282 strikeouts (20th in the league) along with 310 hits, sporting an OBP of .352 and a team batting average of .259.
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.186 and a FIP of 4.10 this season. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is an impressive 8.40 (290 strikeouts against 104 walks). They rank 9th in total hits allowed (266) and have surrendered 41 home runs, averaging 4.24 runs per 9 innings (11th in MLB). The Chicago pitching staff has allowed 147 runs this season with an ERA of 3.89 (135 earned runs given up).
Cubs relievers have inherited 46 runners, with a scoring rate of 32.6%. They have entered 34 high-leverage situations, also appearing 34 times with runners on base. Out of 21 save situations, the Cubs have achieved 7 holds while facing 5 blown saves. Their save conversion rate is 61.5%, placing them 18th in baseball, and they’ve sent 102 bullpen pitchers to the mound this season.
In 2,808 innings played, the Cubs have posted a defensive efficiency of 72.1% (4th in professional baseball). The Chicago Cubs have executed 23 double plays, with a fielding percentage of .987 (12th in the majors). They have recorded 314 assists, 17 errors, and accumulated 936 putouts this year.
In his professional career, Rea has allowed 621 hits while recording 523 strikeouts over 638 innings pitched. With a record of 41-28, Rea has maintained a 4.41 ERA, allowing 8.8 hits per nine innings. He has surrendered a total of 313 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.272 and a FIP of 4.3. He has a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.74 and has faced 2,708 batters throughout his career.
Who emerges victorious in tonight’s MLB clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Cincinnati (+102)
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