On August 29, 2026 we like 6 MLB game bets from 1 games on the card. The one we are most confident in is Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs Win (-189), a HIGH confidence pick. These are the run lines, totals and moneylines where our own number and the book's price disagree the most, in plain English.
The game bets we like today
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs Win (-189)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Chicago Cubs play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs Win (-189). That is a h2h bet. It was priced at -189 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.29 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs -3.5 (+250)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Chicago Cubs play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs -3.5 (+250). That is a alternate spreads bet. It was priced at +250 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $35 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs -2.5 (+172)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Chicago Cubs play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs -2.5 (+172). That is a alternate spreads bet. It was priced at +172 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $27.20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+119)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Chicago Cubs play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+119). That is a spreads bet. It was priced at +119 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21.90 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+108)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Chicago Cubs play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+108). That is a alternate spreads bet. It was priced at +108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $20.80 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+138)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Chicago Cubs play Cincinnati Reds in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+138). That is a alternate spreads 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +138 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $23.80 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is the whole read. Every bet above is our own number against the price on the board at the time we wrote this, and the price can move before you get on. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.
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