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Cubs vs Reds Prediction, Picks, Best Bets & Parlay

Free MLB prediction and picks for Friday, September 18, 2026 · powered by DataStreak

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Chicago Cubs

81-66 · L4

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Cincinnati Reds

69-77 · L3

Cubs vs Reds Prediction

Both teams losing. Both staffs under pressure. Both rosters one bad stretch from a clubhouse meeting. Tonight has chaos in it.

Two teams, one slate of props, and a model that's been right more than it's been wrong. The plays below earned their spot.

Cubs vs Reds Picks

Books have not posted player props for CHC at CIN yet. Lines usually go up a few hours before first pitch or tip-off; check back closer to game time. See all of today’s free picks across the slate.

Injury Report

15 listed

JUST IN: Porter Hodge 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Ben Brown 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Neck) · Phil Maton 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Knee) · Hunter Harvey 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Triceps) · Riley Martin 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Cade Horton 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Edward Cabrera day-to-day → 15-Day IL (Finger) · Dansby Swanson out → 10-Day IL (Oblique) · Michael Toglia 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Shoulder) · Hunter Greene 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Blake Dunn 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow)

CHC

Porter Hodge
Elbow
60-Day IL
Ben Brown
Neck
60-Day IL
Phil Maton
Knee
60-Day IL
Hunter Harvey
Triceps
60-Day IL
Riley Martin
Elbow
60-Day IL
Cade Horton
Elbow
60-Day IL
Shelby Miller
Elbow
60-Day IL
Justin Steele
Elbow
60-Day IL
Edward Cabrera
Finger
15-Day IL
Dansby Swanson
Oblique
10-Day IL
Gavin Hollowell
Shoulder
15-Day IL

CIN

Michael Toglia
Shoulder
60-Day IL
Hunter Greene
Elbow
60-Day IL
Blake Dunn
Elbow
60-Day IL
Spencer Steer
Wrist
10-Day IL

Team Trends

Chicago Cubs

• Chicago Cubs 31-41 ATS at home this season
• Chicago Cubs 43-55 ATS as a favorite this season
• Chicago Cubs 27-20 ATS as an underdog

Season ATS: 71-76 ATS
L10 ATS: 5-5 L10 ATS
L5 ATS: 2-3 L5 ATS
Home ATS: 31-41 home ATS
Road ATS: 40-35 road ATS
As Fav: 43-55 ATS as favorite
As Dog: 27-20 ATS as dog
L10 O/U: 6-4 O/U
L10 SU: 4-6

Cincinnati Reds

• Cincinnati Reds 36-38 ATS at home this season
• Cincinnati Reds 18-23 ATS as a favorite this season
• Cincinnati Reds 56-48 ATS as an underdog

Season ATS: 74-72 ATS
L10 ATS: 6-4 L10 ATS
L5 ATS: 3-2 L5 ATS
Home ATS: 36-38 home ATS
Road ATS: 38-34 road ATS
As Fav: 18-23 ATS as favorite
As Dog: 56-48 ATS as dog
L10 O/U: 6-4 O/U
L10 SU: 5-5

Head-to-Head

CHC 3-2 over CIN (3-2 ATS)

Date	Matchup	Score	Winner
2026-08-30	CIN @ CHC	7–5	CIN
2026-08-29	CIN @ CHC	5–17	CHC
2026-08-28	CIN @ CHC	10–8	CIN
2026-07-12	CHC @ CIN	8–4	CHC
2026-07-11	CHC @ CIN	5–3	CHC

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The Final Word

Some games you watch for the result. Some you watch for the props. Tonight is both.

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