Cubs vs. Reds Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - May 5

The Chicago Cubs aim to continue their six-game winning streak when they square off against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. ET, at Wrigley Field. Jameson Taillon (2-1, 4.41 ERA) will start for the Cubs, who are 23-12 this season and first in the NL Central. Andrew Abbott (1-2, 5.97 ERA) is the expected starter for the Reds, who are 20-15 and third in the NL Central.

The Reds (+139) take their show on the road to face the favored Cubs (-166). The over/under in this contest is 8.

Cubs vs. Reds Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
• Game time: 7:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Stadium: Wrigley Field
• Favorite: Cubs (-166)
• Underdog: Reds (+139)
• Over/under: 8

How to Watch Cubs vs. Reds

• TV Channel: MARQ and CINR
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Cubs vs. Reds: Betting the Moneyline

• The Cubs are 16-7 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 69.6% of those games).
• Cincinnati has come away with 14 wins in the 25 contests it has been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Chicago has a record of 5-2 when favored by -166 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The Reds have a mark of 2-1 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +139 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Cubs have a 62.4% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Reds have an implied victory probability of 41.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Cubs vs. Reds: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Cubs have combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 22 times this season for a 22-11-2 record against the over/under.
• Cincinnati and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 21 of its 35 opportunities.
• The Cubs have a 17-18-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Reds are 22-13-0 against the spread in their 35 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.