Chicago Cubs Odds

Spring training is beginning to wind down for the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ. And Opening Day at Wrigley Field is less than 10 days away.

Chicago finished the 2022 season with a 74-88 record and were third, 19 games behind National League Central Division-winning St. Louis.

The team was very active in the offseason. The Cubs said goodbye to Jason Heyward and Wilson Contreras and signed seven free agents:

• Tucker Barnhart
• Cody Bellinger
• Brad Boxberger
• Eric Hosmer
• Trey Mancini
• Dansby Swanson
• Jameson Taillon

The Cubbies open the regular season at Wrigley Field against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 30. And fans have lots to look forward to in 2023. Wrigley Field has started construction on its new DraftKings Sportsbook. The betting area is expected to be open sometime this year.

Meanwhile, fans can bet on the Cubs anytime, anywhere in Illinois through one of seven legal Illinois sports betting apps.

Also, check out our Cubs home game guide for the 2023 promotional schedule and tips on attending games at Wrigley

Today’s Cubs odds: Moneyline, World Series, Props

Our odds tool makes it easy to find the best available Cubs odds and betting lines for each game with the latest numbers from multiple books. Check our daily MLB game odds and click on any odds to start getting your bet down.

Next Up: Cincinnati Reds

• Game Day: Wednesday, October 5, 2022
• Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
• TV Channel: MARQ,BSOH
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Stadium: Great American Ball Park

Recent Meetings With The Reds

Cubs Insights Vs Reds

• The Cubs will send Adrian Sampson (4-5) to the mound for his 19th start this season.
• The right-hander gave up one earned run in 7 2/3 innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
• Chicago's .238 batting average ranks 18th in the league this season.
• The Cubs rank 24th with an average of 8.9 strikeouts per game.
• They have won 31 of their 58 games this season when striking out 10 or more opposing batters.

Chicago's Last 10 Games

Betting Lines And Odds For Cubs Vs. Reds

Cubs Betting Trends

• The Cubs have been favorites in 49 games this season and have come away with the win 22 times (44.9%) in those contests.
• This season, Chicago has come away with a win 21 times in 42 chances when named as a favorite of at least -125 or shorter on the moneyline.
• The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 55.6% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
• Chicago has been favored in four of its past 10 games and won three of those matchups.

Cubs Players To Watch

• Ian Happ has driven in a team-best 72 runs batted in.
• Including all hitters in MLB, Happ's home runs place him 85th, and his RBI tally puts him 61st.
• Nico Hoerner has a club-high .280 batting average.
• Hoerner ranks 190th in home runs in baseball and 123rd in RBI.
• Willson Contreras is batting .243 with 23 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs and 45 walks.

Injuries For Chicago Vs Cincinnati

Cubs: Nick Madrigal: 10-Day IL (groin), Steven Brault: 15-Day IL (shouder), Rafael Ortega: 60-Day IL (finger), Justin Steele: 15-Day IL (back), Alec Mills: 60-Day IL (back), Kyle Hendricks: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jason Heyward: 60-Day IL (knee), Brad Wieck: 60-Day IL (elbow), Codi Heuer: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ethan Roberts: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Cincinnati Reds: TJ Friedl: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Art Warren: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Senzel: 60-Day IL (toe), Mike Minor: 15-Day IL (foot), Justin Dunn: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Jeff Hoffman: 60-Day IL (forearm), Mike Moustakas: 60-Day IL (calf), Tony Santillan: 60-Day IL (back), Joey Votto: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Stephenson: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tejay Antone: 60-Day IL (elbow), Vladimir Gutierrez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Lucas Sims: 60-Day IL (back), Justin Wilson: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Cubs Upcoming Games

Rules for betting on the Cubs in Illinois

Rules and promotions will vary based on the sportsbook, but generally, people can place bets on the moneyline, total and point spread (1.5 runs in either direction).

They can also bet on various player props.

For example, let’s say the Cubs are facing the Cardinals. The run total for the game is 8.5, the Cubs are favored on the moneyline at -150, but are not favored to win by more than one (-1.5 is listed at +120). If nine or more runs are scored, the over will cash, as will the Cubs on the moneyline if they win the game. If the Cubs win by two runs or more, they would also cover the -1.5 spread.

For player props, bettors can put action on anything ranging from a player hitting a home run to the amount of batters a pitcher will strike out. For example, let’s say Suzuki is listed at +400 to hit a home run. If Suzuki does, a $10 bet would net $40.

While we don’t know of any specifics yet, don’t be surprised to see DraftKings offer special Cubs promotions in the future, as they are the team’s official betting partner.

2022 Cubs schedule

The Cubs open the 2022 season against the Brewers on April 7 at Wrigley Field. You can check out the full 2022 schedule here.

About Wrigley Field

Cubs COVID protocols

As of 2022, masks and vaccines are not required to enter Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs contact information

You can contact the Chicago Cubs sales office number is 1-800-843-2827. The Cubs box office is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the weekends. You can purchase Cubs tickets during the above hours, online at the Chicago Cubs website or by calling 1-800-THE-CUBS.

Chicago Cubs futures and prop betting

For additional opportunities to bet on the Cubs, be sure to take the time to explore the offerings in the futures and prop markets. Futures are wagers that you can place on season-long results, while props are additional ways to bet on the individual games.

You can find futures bets by clicking on the dedicated MLB tab at online and mobile sportsbooks. Odds for futures come out during the offseason, and the market will remain active all year round. Here are some of the most popular ways to wager:

• Bet on Cubs to win the World Series.
• Wagers for Cubs to win league, division or make playoffs.
• Over/under on Cubs regular-season win totals.
• Wager on Cubs players to win MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, etc.

When wagering on futures, the idea is to find the best possible prices on the selections you want. You can shop around at multiple books to find them, and you can expect to see movement in the numbers as fortunes rise and fall.

One other note to keep in mind: futures require a long-term perspective as you can’t cash in a winning ticket until the results are known. For potential returns, consider that a winning $100 wager on the Cubs to win the World Series at odds of +2,500.

That would lead to a return of a whopping $2,500. Naturally, the returns will be much less for wagers at lesser odds, but it’s easy to see how potentially lucrative this exciting market can be when you make the right call.

For props, you’ll find some of the season-long variety in the futures market as well. Many of these will revolve around player statistical accomplishments, such as:

• Over/under on total home runs for Seiya Suzuki.
• Total number of strikeouts for Kyle Hendricks.
• Which player will win the NL batting title?

On the individual games, you can find props by clicking through on the game listing. You’ll find props that are on team performances and what will happen for the game as a whole. Many of the most popular props revolve around what individual players will accomplish:

• Total hits plus walks for Patrick Wisdom – over/under 1.5?
• How many strikeouts will Marcus Stroman have – over/under 6.5?
• Will Willson Contreras hit a HR – Yes/No?

Props of this nature bring a bit of a fantasy sports flavor over to sports betting, so those who have found success in that realm can use it as a natural entry point when looking to get started. These are bets that can also enhance the enjoyment of the individual contests, and they provide more ways to win to boot.

How did the Cubs do last season?

They went 71-91 in the 2021 season and missed the Playoffs. The Cubs traded Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez, signaling a clear rebuild.

Team records

Here is the Cubs’ regular-season record for every year over the last decade:

• 2021: 71-91 (Missed playoffs)
• 2020: 34-26 (Lost in NL wild card round)
• 2019: 84-78 (missed playoffs)
• 2018: 95-68 (Lost in NL wild card round)
• 2017: 92-70 (Lost in NLCS)
• 2016: 103-58 (Won World Series)
• 2015: 97-65 (Lost in NLCS)
• 2014: 73-89 (Missed playoffs)
• 2013: 66-96 (Missed playoffs)
• 2012: 61-101 (Missed playoffs)
• 2011: 71-91 (Missed playoffs)

How to watch, stream and listen to Cubs games

Games air on TV on the Marquee Sports Network as of 2020. You can listen to their games locally on AM 670 The Score. With a subscription, fans can also stream the games on MLB.TV. Marquee Sports Network is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group and is devoted exclusively to Cubs baseball.

There will also be at least 81 chances to see the boys in blue at Wrigley Field, located on the north side of Chicago. Fans can place mobile action on games at any of Illinois’ online sportsbooks before heading to Wrigley Field to see the outcome in person.

Cubs choose DraftKings as official sports betting sponsor

The Illinois sports betting market is shaping up to be super competitive. The top operators are all looking for ways to stand apart from the crowd, and one has just inked a deal that should help them do so in big league fashion.

The Cubs have chosen DraftKings as the team’s first official and exclusive sports betting partner. Long-term plans call for a branded sportsbook at Wrigley Field. In the short term, you can expect to see DraftKings signage throughout the iconic venue.

It’s safe to say that DraftKings will also have a presence on Cubs media properties, including radio and TV broadcasts, websites and social media. DraftKings has emerged as a leading operator in a number of legal states, and the company is well on its way to doing the same in Illinois.

The DraftKings sports betting app has continually received high marks across the industry. There’s a good selection of ongoing promotional opportunities, as well as a stellar live betting feature. This recently signed deal appears poised to be a win-win for both the Cubs and DraftKings.

History of Chicago Cubs

One of the most storied franchises in MLB, Chicago cracked its World Series draught in 2016. Before then, the Cubs hadn’t won a World Series since 1908:

• Established: 1876
• Retired Numbers: 10, 14, 23, 26, 31, 42
• Seasons: 145
• Record: 11,016-10,430 (.514)
• Playoff Appearances: 21
• Pennants: 17
• World Championships: Three
• Winningest Manager: Cap Anson, 1,282-932, (.579)