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Reds vs. Cubs predictions: MLB picks, odds, best bets Friday

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Reds vs. Cubs predictions: MLB picks, odds, best bets Friday
Rhett Lowder
Rhett Lowder #25 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Chase Field on August 22, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Getty Images

The Reds are at Wrigley this weekend.

Cincinnati’s Rhett Lowder won at Arizona but has given up seven runs on 14 hits in his last 12 ²/₃ innings.

The Cubs’ David Peterson has posted similar numbers lately, allowing six runs on 13 hits in his last 12 ¹/₃.

We will take the road dog Reds and Rhett “Clam” Lowder for $50 (+170, FanDuel).

David Peterson
David Peterson and the Cubs are in the playoff race. Getty Images

The attendance officially was listed at 14,768, but more people were at ShopRite than at the Rockies-Nationals game.

Maybe it was the return of Pumpkin Spice Spam?

As for the game, the 22 Nats fans left happy for a change.

Jake Irvin allowed one run over 4 ¹/₃ innings.


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Daylen Lile and Keibert Ruiz (no, I have no idea who they are either) both homered as the Nats pummeled the Balboas 7-1.

Winner!

Down -571 clubberlangs.


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