Reds at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 5

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It's Tuesday, August 5 and the Reds (59-54) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (65-47). Zack Littell is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Shota Imanaga for Chicago.
The Reds opened the series with a 3-2 win off a RBI single in the seventh inning. Despite the win, the Cubs still own the season edge, 4-3.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Reds at Cubs
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Time: 8:05PM EST
Site: Wrigley Field
City: Chicago, IL
Network/Streaming: FDSNOH, MARQ, TBS
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Odds for the Reds at the Cubs
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
Moneyline: Reds (+152), Cubs (-183)
Spread: Cubs -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Cubs
Pitching matchup for August 5, 2025: Zack Littell vs. Shota Imanaga
Reds: Zack Littell, (8-8, 3.58 ERA)
Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 4 StrikeoutsCubs: Shota Imanaga, (8-4, 3.25 ERA)
Last outing: 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts
Reds: Zack Littell, (8-8, 3.58 ERA)
Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
Cubs: Shota Imanaga, (8-4, 3.25 ERA)
Last outing: 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Reds and the Cubs
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Reds and the Cubs:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Chicago Cubs on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cincinnati Reds at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Reds at Cubs
The Cubs have won 4 of their last 5 home series
The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs' last 5 divisional matchups
Chicago is 8-8 since the All-Star break
Cincinnati is 9-7 since the All-Star break
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Luke Keaschall drives in three runs as Twins beat Tigers 9-4

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