Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 7/10/26, 10:39 AM  by Carlos Zabala in MLB Picks

Since the beginning of June, the Cubs have won 20 games. They are now in second place in the NL Central. Although they couldn't win the final game of their series against the Orioles and sweep them, they did take two games. They have one final series before the All-Star Game against the Reds in Cincinnati.

The Cubs' resurgence is closely tied to the sudden heat of their star players' bats. In the second game of the series in Baltimore, which the Cubs won 9-7, Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs. He became the first player in all of MLB to reach 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. His batting average is .296, silencing the critics who said he didn't deserve the multimillion-dollar contract he received in spring training.

The Cubs lost the final game of the series 3-2 at Camden Yards, but Suzuki had another strong game, driving in both runs with a double and a home run. Swanson went 1-for-4, and although he has a low batting average, it's common to see his defensive highlights at shortstop, saving runs with spectacular plays.