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10,000 Sim Trials Run
CIN

Cincinnati Reds

Away

62-71 (30-35 Away)

Last 5 Form
L W L L L
Projected Final Score
4.5 5.2
Projected Total: 9.7 (O/U: 9.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
CIN: +175 | CHC: -210
CHC

Chicago Cubs

Home

76-57 (38-27 Home)

Last 5 Form
L L W W L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Cincinnati Reds Win Prob
41.7%
+5.3% Value Edge
Chicago Cubs Win Prob
58.3%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Chicago Cubs to win outright in 58.3% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: CIN +1.5 / CHC -1.5
CIN covers (-110) +5.8% Edge 58.2%
CHC covers (-110) 41.8%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-110) +0.4% Edge 52.8%
UNDER (-110) 47.2%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: CHC starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.041) and Slugging (+0.051).
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: CHC enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 36%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Chicago Cubs winning outright in 58.3% of run trials, with a projected score of CIN 4.5 - CHC 5.2. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with CIN +1.5 covering in 58.2% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the OVER 9.0 which hit in 52.8% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
46.2%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-105
Implied Probability: 51.2%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **46.2%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Rhett Lowder (K%: 17.4%, BB%: 9.8%) faces CHC's top of the order (avg OBP: 35.8%). Home starter David Peterson (K%: 19.4%, BB%: 10.0%) matchups against CIN's first three hitters (avg OBP: 33.5%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

CIN

Rhett Lowder

Away Starter
ERA 5.13
WHIP 1.47
Record 5-8
IP 107.0
SO 83
GS 20
CHC

David Peterson

Home Starter
ERA 5.17
WHIP 1.50
Record 7-7
IP 118.1
SO 103
GS 17

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Cincinnati Reds

Chicago Cubs

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Cincinnati Reds

L @ San Francisco Giants
1 - 3 | Aug 25, 2026
L @ San Francisco Giants
0 - 5 | Aug 24, 2026
L @ Arizona Diamondbacks
3 - 5 | Aug 23, 2026
W @ Arizona Diamondbacks
11 - 5 | Aug 22, 2026
L @ Arizona Diamondbacks
0 - 9 | Aug 21, 2026

Chicago Cubs

L @ Arizona Diamondbacks
4 - 5 | Aug 25, 2026
W @ Arizona Diamondbacks
7 - 0 | Aug 24, 2026
W @ Seattle Mariners
19 - 2 | Aug 23, 2026
L @ Seattle Mariners
4 - 5 | Aug 22, 2026
L @ Seattle Mariners
5 - 6 | Aug 21, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Chicago Cubs defeated Cincinnati Reds
8 - 4 | Jul 12, 2026
Away Chicago Cubs defeated Cincinnati Reds
5 - 3 | Jul 11, 2026
Home Cincinnati Reds defeated Chicago Cubs
4 - 0 | Jul 10, 2026
Home Chicago Cubs defeated Cincinnati Reds
8 - 3 | May 07, 2026
Home Chicago Cubs defeated Cincinnati Reds
7 - 6 | May 06, 2026

Injury Reports

Cincinnati Reds 36 reported

P Andre Vasquez
60-Day
OF Anthony Stephan
- Full Season
P Anyer Laureano
60-Day
P Ben Brutti
60-Day
CF Blake Dunn
60-Day
P Braillin Cordero
60-Day
P Brandon Leibrandt
7-Day
P Brandon Williamson
60-Day
P Christian Lopez
60-Day
P Cole Schoenwetter
- Full Season
C Connor Burns
60-Day
OF Diego Munoz
60-Day
P Edgar Lugo
60-Day
P Gabe Starks
- Full Season
2B Garrett Hampson
7-Day
P Graham Ashcraft
60-Day
P Hunter Greene
60-Day
IF Jaset Martinez
60-Day
CF Kyle Henley
7-Day
P Luke Holman
60-Day
OF Mason Neville
7-Day
1B Michael Toglia
10-Day
C Michael Trautwein
60-Day
P Nestor Lorant
60-Day
P Nick Sando
- Full Season
P Ovis Portes
7-Day
P Reynardo Cruz
60-Day
SS Ricky Cabrera
- Full Season
1B Ruben Ibarra
7-Day
P Sam Benschoter
7-Day
CF Shane Sasaki
60-Day
P Sheng-En Lin
60-Day
1B Spencer Steer
10-Day
P Trevor Kuncl
- Full Season
P Ty Floyd
60-Day
SS Victor Acosta
7-Day

Chicago Cubs 51 reported

P Angel Gonzalez
60-Day
P Ariel Ramos
60-Day
P Ben Brown
60-Day
P Brandon Birdsell
60-Day
P Brayden Risedorph
- Full Season
P Cade Horton
60-Day
P Christian Gordon
- Full Season
LF Christian Olivo
60-Day
P Colton Book
- Full Season
P Connor Knox
- Full Season
P Connor Spencer
- Full Season
P Corbin Martin
7-Day
SS Dansby Swanson
10-Day
P Darian Rivero
60-Day
P Dominick Reid
60-Day
P Drew Gray
60-Day
P Edward Cabrera
15-Day
P Emilio Ramos
7-Day
P Eriandys Ramon
60-Day
P Erick Hernandez
60-Day
OF Ethan Conrad
7-Day
P Ethan Flanagan
7-Day
P Evan Aschenbeck
- Full Season
P Gavin Hollowell
15-Day
P Geovanny Vasquez
7-Day
P Hoby Milner
15-Day
P Hunter Harvey
60-Day
P Isaac Morton
- Full Season
P Jack Neely
- Full Season
C Jairo Diaz
- Full Season
P Jake Knapp
60-Day
P Justin Steele
60-Day
P Kaleb Wing
- Full Season
SS Ludwing Espinoza
7-Day
P Luis Martinez-Gomez
7-Day
RF Matt Shaw
10-Day
1B Myles Bailey
60-Day
P Nate Williams
7-Day
P Nick Dean
60-Day
P Phil Maton
60-Day
P Porter Hodge
60-Day
P Rafael Merchan
60-Day
P Riley Martin
60-Day
P Rowell Arroyo
- Full Season
P Shelby Miller
60-Day
P Thomas Mangus
- Full Season
1B Tyler Austin
60-Day
P Will Sanders
60-Day
SS Yadier Munoz
60-Day
P Zac Leigh
60-Day
P Zane Mills
- Full Season