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CIN vs
CHC

Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs

May 5, 2026 ยท 7:40 PM ET ยท Wrigley Field
CIN 75-87  ยท  CHC 89-73

๐Ÿ Final: CIN 2, CHC 3 This preview reflects the pregame matchup. View Full Recap โ†’

๐Ÿ† SportsFBI Verdict

Projected Winner ๐Ÿ† Chicago Cubs
Confidence 72%
Projected Score CHC 4 ยท CIN 2
Blowout Probability 14%

Model-based estimate from BlowoutAlert's MLB matchup engine โ€” not a guarantee.

๐Ÿ“Š Engine Edges

CHC Home field โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
CHC Key injuries CIN (Chase Burns) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
CIN SP quality edge (FIP 5.25 vs 6.28, PF 1.06) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
CHC CIN SP fatigued โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
CHC Offensive composite (wOBA/xwOBA/matchup) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
CHC Defensive edge (dWAR 8.9) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
CHC Recent run diff (+2.1 R/G L10) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
CHC Bullpen edge (quality/availability) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…

โšพ Starting Pitchers

CIN โ€” Away LHP
Andrew Abbott
Andrew Abbott
ERA4.61
WHIP1.45
FIP4.93
K/97.1
K/BB3.0
Road ERA: 4.83
vs
CHC โ€” Home RHP
Jameson Taillon
Jameson Taillon
ERA5.65
WHIP1.36
FIP6.53
K/98.0
K/BB4.6

๐Ÿงข Starting Lineup

CIN โ€” Away
  1. 1 TJ Friedl CF
  2. 2 JJ Bleday LF
  3. 3 Elly De La Cruz SS
  4. 4 Sal Stewart 1B
  5. 5 Nathaniel Lowe DH
  6. 6 Spencer Steer RF
  7. 7 Tyler Stephenson C
  8. 8 Matt McLain 2B
  9. 9 Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B
CHC โ€” Home
  1. 1 Nico Hoerner 2B
  2. 2 Alex Bregman DH
  3. 3 Ian Happ LF
  4. 4 Seiya Suzuki RF
  5. 5 Dansby Swanson SS
  6. 6 Michael Busch 1B
  7. 7 Matt Shaw 3B
  8. 8 Miguel Amaya C
  9. 9 Pete Crow-Armstrong CF

๐Ÿ“ธ Team Snapshot

CIN Away CHC Home
Team OPS 0.686 0.767
Bullpen FIP 5.25 5.34
Run Diff / 10G -2.1 +0.0
Days Rest 0 0
Streak -1 -2

๐Ÿ“ˆ Betting Lines

Spread
CIN -1.5 (+740)
CHC +1.5 (-1760)
Total (O/U)
Over 5.5 (+247)
Under 5.5 (-344)
Moneyline
CIN +419
CHC -680

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CIN โ€” Away
Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott SP
Pitcher Ks
3.5
56 ยท OVER
CHC โ€” Home

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