Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Picks and Predictions for Saturday, July 11, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 07/11/2026, 12:25 AM ET

Cubs vs Reds Game Information

The Chicago Cubs stay on the road Saturday night with a 7:10 PM matchup in Cincinnati, OH, against the Cincinnati Reds. Chicago is 10 games above .500 coming into Saturday, riding a 2-game skid after the loss in Game 1 of this set. The Cincinnati Reds stay home Saturday, 7 games below .500 this season, but they have won 3 of the last 5 following a win on Friday. Stay in the news with our MLB Picks.

Cubs Preview

Shota Imanaga got the start and took the loss for Chicago, giving up 1 run on 7 hits across 5 innings of work. Trent Thornton came on to give up no runs on no hits across 1 inning before Jake Woodford completed the final 2 innings of the game, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits. The Chicago offense was terrible as they combined for 4 hits in 31 at-bats.

Reds Preview

Hunter Greene got the start on Friday for Cincinnati and gave up no runs on 3 hits across 7 innings to pick up his first win of the season. The Cincinnati bullpen was just as dominant, giving up no runs on 1 hit across the final 2 innings of the game. JJ Bleday led the way for the Cincinnati offense on Friday, driving in 2 runs. Sal Stewart and Elly De La Cruz chipped in as well, driving in 1 run each.

Cubs vs Reds Pitching Matchup

Javier Assad will be on the mound Saturday for Chicago. Assad is having a solid year at 6-1 with a 4.15 ERA through 56.1 innings. Nick Lodolo will counter for the Reds. Lodolo has been mediocre with a 3-2 record and a 4.68 ERA through 57.2 innings of work.

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Cubs vs Reds Pick

The Chicago Cubs are the better team in this matchup, and it will show on Saturday. Chicago has the edge on both sides of the dish and has been the better team all season. Look for Chicago to do the job Saturday on the road against a lackluster divisional opponent to get the win in Cincinnati.

Pick: Chicago Cubs -118
Secondary: Under 10
Lean: Dansby Swanson Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction: Chicago Cubs win 5-3.

Game Written Prior to completion of game on Friday.