Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/10

MLB game preview

The Chicago Cubs are set to play against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The game will take place on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 7:10 PM. The Cubs have a record of 52-41 and are ranked second in their division. They recently lost their last game but have been strong in their last ten games, winning seven of them.

The Cincinnati Reds, on the other hand, have a record of 42-50 and are ranked fifth in their division. They also lost their last game and have struggled recently, winning only three of their last ten games. The starting pitchers for this game are Shota Imanaga for the Cubs and Hunter Greene for the Reds. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with light rain and a breeze. The game will be aired on WSTR.

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won two out of three against the Baltimore Orioles. They also secured a victory against the St. Louis Cardinals before that, but they lost the final game in that series.

The Cubs’ lineup has been active, with Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki standing out. Crow-Armstrong has a batting average of .296 and leads with 21 home runs. Suzuki contributes with a .266 average and 15 home runs.

The Cubs’ pitching has had challenges, with an ERA of 4.35 ranking them 20th. Shota Imanaga, their probable starter, holds a 5-7 record with a 4.28 ERA. The team will look to improve their pitching against the Cincinnati Reds in the next game.

Cubs vs Reds Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH
  • Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cubs Moneyline -111, Reds Moneyline -109

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have shown mixed results in their recent games. They managed an impressive 11-5 win against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 8th. Sal Stewart and Elly De La Cruz led the charge with home runs. However, the team struggled in their last game, losing 1-0, with only three hits.

On the season, the Reds have a batting average of .227, placing them 21st in the league. They rank 10th in home runs with 113. Their slugging percentage is .389, which is 19th in the league. The team relies on players like Sal Stewart, who leads with 19 home runs and 64 RBIs.

Hunter Greene is the probable starting pitcher for the Reds in the next game. This season, he has an ERA of 21.60, having struggled in his outings so far. The team will look for a better performance from him as they face the Chicago Cubs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored to win with a moneyline of -111. The Reds have a moneyline of -109. The Cubs have a stronger on-base percentage and slugging percentage, ranking 3rd and 9th respectively, compared to the Reds. Given these stats, the Cubs are more likely to win the game with a projected score of Cubs 5, Reds 4.

The total runs line for the game is set at 9.5. Both teams have earned run averages over 4.3, which suggests a higher-scoring game. The Cubs and Reds have both given up over 120 home runs this season. This makes the over 9.5 (-105) a reasonable pick, with a projected total of 9 runs.