Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Picks and Predictions for Sunday, July 12, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 07/12/2026, 01:10 AM ET

Cubs vs Reds Game Information

The Chicago Cubs will wrap a 3-game series Sunday night with a 1:40 PM game in Cincinnati against the Cincinnati Reds. Chicago is 53-42 this year, having won 3 of the last 5 following the win on Saturday. The Reds stay home Sunday, well below .500 after losing 3 of the last 5. Stay in the action with our MLB Picks.

Cubs Preview

Javier Assad got the start for Chicago on Saturday, giving up 2 runs on 7 hits through 5 innings of work. Drew Pomeranz came on in relief to give it 1 run on 2 hits across 1inning to pick up the victory. The Chicago bullpen slammed the door, giving up no runs on 3 hits over the final 3 innings of the game. Alex Bregman led the way for the Chicago offense, driving in 2 runs. Chicago got a balanced attack outside of Bregman as 3 different players drove in 1 run each.

Reds Preview

Nick Lodolo got the start Saturday for Cincinnati, giving up 2 runs on 5 hits through 5 innings of work. The Cincinnati bullpen collapsed, however, giving up 3 more runs on 4 hits over the final 4 innings of the game leading to the loss. Eugenio Suarez, Nathaniel Lowe, and JJ Bleday led the way for the Cincinnati offense, driving in 1 run each.

Cubs vs Reds Pitching Matchup

Matthew Boyd will take the bump Sunday for the Cubs, looking to continue rolling. Boyd is 4-1 this year with a 4.31 ERA through 39.2 innings. Andrew Abbott will be on the mound Sunday, looking to inch above .500. Abbott is 5-5 this year with a 3.92 ERA through 101 innings.

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Cubs vs Reds Pick

The Chicago Cubs are in pursuit of the top spot in the NL Central and will continue their push Sunday. Chicago is the better team on both sides of the plate and will use their edge to get the win Sunday in the final game of this series.

Pick: Chicago Cubs -131
Secondary: Under 9.5
Lean: Pete Crow-Armstrong Over .5 Runs

Final Score Prediction: Chicago Cubs win 5-2.

Game Written Prior to completion of game on Saturday.