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Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs

MLBregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
Cubs logo
Cubs
Chicago
5
vs
Reds logo
Reds
Cincinnati
4
CHC 55%45% CIN
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenueWrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Reds (away)
Cubs (home)
45%
Win probability
55%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Cubs defeated the Reds 5-4.

Our model predicted the Cubs would win with 55% confidence -- and they delivered. A close call, but the model's slight lean proved correct.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Cubs and was a notable factor: Base home field advantage applied (no detailed stats available)
  • Recent Form was neutral and a contributing factor: No recent form data available
  • Injuries was neutral and a contributing factor: Similar injury situations: Cubs (0 out) vs Reds (0 out)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Cubs won 5-4

Cubs won in a close game

Prediction CorrectWe predicted Cubs at 55%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

CIN
CHC
Home Field Advantage
Favours CIN|Favours CHC

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Model vs. Market

Comparing our probability model against Vegas odds

Cubs

Our Model55%

Reds

Our Model45%

Understanding the win probability calculation

1 factor not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 5/4/2026, 8:45:00 AM

Key Players

Reds

Chris PaddackSP
Andrew AbbottSP
Chase BurnsSP
Nick LodoloSP
Brady SingerSP

Cubs

Edward CabreraSP
Colin ReaSP
Shota ImanagaSP
Jameson TaillonSP
Dansby SwansonSS

Learn About Our Analysis

Learn about the factors behind our predictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Cubs has a 55% win probability, while Reds has a 45% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers weather conditions, offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

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