Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/4

MLB game preview

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field for an MLB regular-season game. The Reds have a 20-14 record and are second in the NL Central. They have lost their last three games and went 4-6 in their last ten. The Cubs lead the division with a 22-12 record, riding a five-game winning streak and going 7-3 in their last ten.

Chase Petty is set to pitch for the Reds. He has yet to make an appearance this season after a tough 2025 with a 0-3 record and 19.50 ERA. Edward Cabrera takes the mound for the Cubs, boasting a 3-0 record and a 3.06 ERA this year. The game is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:40 PM under scattered clouds. Fans can catch the action on the MARQ channel.

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds are entering their next game after a tough series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They lost all three games, with scores of 1-0, 17-7, and 9-1. The Reds struggled to generate offense, with only four hits in their most recent game.

Elly De La Cruz is a key player for the Reds. He has played 34 games this season and is leading the team with a .271 batting average and ten home runs. Sal Stewart also stands out with nine home runs and a .252 average.

On the mound, Chase Petty is set to start for the Reds. He has not pitched in the 2026 season yet. In the 2025 season, Petty had a rough time with an ERA of 19.50 over a few appearances.

Reds vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Reds Moneyline +174, Cubs Moneyline -207, Reds Runline +1.5 (-107), Cubs Runline -1.5 (-114), Total Over 11.5 (+100), Total Under 11.5 (-121)

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs are entering their next game with a winning streak. In their last five games, they have managed to secure victories, showing strong performance both at home and away. Their most recent win was against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a score of 8-4.

Offensively, the Cubs have shown depth with several players contributing significantly. Moisés Ballesteros and Michael Busch have been key hitters in recent games. Ballesteros boasts a .317 batting average with 6 home runs, while Busch has provided timely hits.

On the mound, Edward Cabrera will be starting against the Cincinnati Reds. Cabrera has been effective this season with a 3-0 record and a 3.06 ERA. The Cubs’ pitching staff is supported by strong defensive plays, making them a tough team to beat.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored on the moneyline at -207, and they have strong stats this season. Their batting average ranks 4th and their on-base percentage is 1st. The Reds have a lower batting average, ranked 21st. The Cubs also have a better ERA, ranked 11th. The pick is for the Cubs to win the game, with a projected score of Cubs 6, Reds 4.

The total for this game is set at 11.5 runs. Both teams have shown the ability to hit home runs, with each having 44 this season. The Cubs have a better slugging percentage, ranked 4th. With both teams capable of scoring, the over is the recommended pick. The projected total is 10 runs, but the hitting stats suggest the game could go over.