Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 7/11

MLB game preview

The Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds in an MLB regular season game at Great American Ball Park. The Cubs have a record of 52-42 and are second in the NL Central. They are currently on a two-game losing streak but have won six of their last ten games.

The Cincinnati Reds hold a record of 43-50 and are fifth in the NL Central. They recently won their last game but have only secured four victories in their last ten outings. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 7:10 PM, and will be broadcast on MARQ. Weather conditions are expected to be mild with light rain.

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have been active in their recent games. They faced a tough loss to the Cincinnati Reds on July 10th, where they were unable to score. The team managed only four hits with Seiya Suzuki leading with two hits.

Earlier, the Cubs played against the Baltimore Orioles on July 9th. In this close game, they lost by one run. Seiya Suzuki hit a home run and contributed two RBIs in that game.

The Cubs’ offense showed power on July 8th against the Orioles. They hit five home runs, securing a win by two runs. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Carson Kelly were among those who hit homers, helping the team secure the victory.

Cubs vs Reds Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
  • Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cubs Moneyline -120, Reds Moneyline +100

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds come into their next game against the Chicago Cubs with a mix of recent wins and losses. In their last outing, they secured a strong 4-0 win over the Cubs. Hunter Greene stood out as the starting pitcher, allowing only three hits and no earned runs over seven innings.

Offensively, the Reds show power with players like Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart. De La Cruz has a batting average of .272 and has hit 15 home runs this season. Stewart leads the team with 19 home runs and 65 RBIs, providing a solid presence in the lineup.

The Reds’ pitching has room for improvement, with an ERA of 4.49, ranking 20th in the league. Nick Lodolo will be the starting pitcher for the upcoming game. Lodolo has a record of 3-2 and an ERA of 4.68, hoping to give the Reds a strong start against the Cubs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored on the moneyline at -120. The Reds are at +100. The Cubs have a higher on-base percentage and rank better in walks. This gives them an edge in getting runners on base. Our pick is the Cubs to win the game straight up with a projected score of Cubs 6, Reds 5.

The total for the game is set at 10.0 with the over at -111 and the under at -109. Both teams rank in the lower half for ERA, which suggests more runs could be scored. The Cubs and Reds have also given up a fair number of home runs. We recommend taking the over 10.0 for this game.