The Chicago Cubs (88-64) visit the Cincinnati Reds (76-76) Thursday in the first game of a 4-game series. First pitch from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, is at 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 5-4

The Cubs are in second place in the NL Central, trailing the Milwaukee Brewers by 5 games, but they have clinched a playoff berth and lead the NL Wild Card. They are coming off a 3-game sweep of the PIttsburgh Pirates and have won 4 games in a row and 7 of their last 8. They beat the Pirates 8-4 in the finale Wednesday, scoring 4 runs in the top of the first and adding 3 more in the sixth inning. OF Ian Happ had 2 hi

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