MLB matchup
09/20/20261:40 PMGreat American Ball ParkCincinnati, OH88°F · Mostly sunny

Cubs86 – 69vsReds72 – 83

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Model forecast

Projected outcome

Matchup intelligence

Team grades

TeamLineupStarterOverall
Chicago CubsA-BB+
Cincinnati RedsCC-C
Sportsbook context

Game lines

A dash means that book has not supplied a usable price.

DraftKings
TeamMoneylineRun line
CHC-162-1.5 (+102)
CIN+134+1.5 (-122)
Total 10.0Over -105Under -115
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Last 3 games

Chicago Cubs

Overall2–1–0W–L–TRun line2–1–0W–L–PO/U2–1–0O–U–P
DateOpponentResultRun lineTotal
9/19/26@ CINW 5–2W -1.5U 9
9/18/26@ CINL 4–6L -1.5O 8.5
9/16/26vs ATLW 8–4W -1.5O 7.5

W win · L loss · T tie · P push · O over · U under · — unavailable.

Cincinnati Reds

Overall1–2–0W–L–TRun line1–2–0W–L–PO/U1–1–1O–U–P
DateOpponentResultRun lineTotal
9/19/26vs CHCL 2–5L +1.5U 9
9/18/26vs CHCW 6–4W +1.5O 8.5
9/17/26vs LADL 2–8L +1.5P 10

W win · L loss · T tie · P push · O over · U under · — unavailable.

Team comparison

Projected team stats

Parenthetical values show each team’s average over the last 365 days.

Projected team statistics for Cubs and Reds
Statistic
N/A (8.5)HitsN/A (7.6)

Starting pitcher context

Expected starters

CubsStarter unavailableAwaiting pitcher
RedsRhett LowderProbable
Player props1 of 5 markets
Earned Runs Allowed2.5Over-14859.7%Under+11247.2%

Expected Starters

Chicago CubsProjected
  1. 1Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF
    Player props1 of 9 markets
    Total Bases1.5Over-13357.1%Under+10050.0%
  2. 2Alex Bregman3B
    Player props1 of 8 markets
    Total Bases1.5Over+10848.1%Under-14358.8%
  3. 3Seiya SuzukiDH
    Player props1 of 9 markets
    Total Bases1.5Over-10451.0%Under-12856.1%
  4. 4Nico Hoerner2B
    Player props1 of 8 markets
    Total Bases1.5Over+11746.1%Under-15660.9%
  5. 5Ian HappLF
    Player props1 of 8 markets
    Total Bases1.5Over+13143.3%Under-17563.6%
  6. 6Michael Busch1B
    Player props1 of 8 markets
    Total Bases1.5Over+11446.7%Under-15260.3%
  7. 7Michael ConfortoDH
    Player props1 of 7 markets
    Total Doubles Hit0.5Over+40120.0%Under-62086.1%
  8. 8Dansby SwansonSS
    Player props1 of 9 markets
    Total Bases1.5Over+13043.5%Under-17363.4%
  9. 9Miguel AmayaC
    Player props1 of 7 markets
    Total Doubles Hit0.5Over+51816.2%Under-84089.4%
Cincinnati RedsProjected
  1. 1Dane MyersCF
    Player props1 of 9 markets
    Total Bases1.5Over+13941.8%Under-18665.0%
  2. 2Elly De La CruzSS
    Player props1 of 9 markets
    Total Bases1.5Over+12444.6%Under-16562.3%
  3. 3Sal Stewart1B
    Player props1 of 9 markets
    Total Bases1.5Over+12344.8%Under-16462.1%
  4. 4Tyler StephensonC
    Player props1 of 8 markets
    Total Bases1.5Over+13642.4%Under-18264.5%
  5. 5Eugenio SuarezDH
    Player props1 of 7 markets
    Total Doubles Hit0.5Over+49316.9%Under-79088.8%
  6. 6Juan BritoRF
    Player props1 of 7 markets
    Total Doubles Hit0.5Over+41119.6%Under-64086.5%
  7. 7JJ BledayLF
    Player props1 of 7 markets
    Total Doubles Hit0.5Over+54315.6%Under-89089.9%
  8. 8Matt McLain2B
    Player props1 of 8 markets
    Total Doubles Hit0.5Over+47717.3%Under-76088.4%
  9. 9Jose TrevinoC
    Player props1 of 7 markets
    Total Doubles Hit0.5Over+49716.8%Under-80088.9%

Player availability

Injury report

Chicago Cubs
  • RPBen BrownNeck60-Day-IL
    Brown (neck) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
    Updated: Sep 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM EDT
  • SPCade HortonElbow60-Day-IL
    The Cubs transferred Horton (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
    Updated: May 8, 2026 at 7:02 AM EDT
  • RPGavin HollowellShoulder15-Day-IL
    Hollowell (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
    Updated: Sep 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM EDT
Cincinnati Reds
  • CFBlake DunnElbow60-Day-IL
    Dunn will have ulnar nerve transposition surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
    Updated: Sep 15, 2026 at 3:43 PM EDT
  • SPHunter GreeneElbow60-Day-IL
    Greene (elbow) will be out for 12-to-18 months after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
    Updated: Aug 13, 2026 at 11:56 AM EDT
  • RPJulian GarciaElbow15-Day-IL
    The Reds placed Garcia on the 15-day injured list Friday with loose bodies in his right elbow.
    Updated: Sep 18, 2026 at 2:43 PM EDT

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