The Chicago Cubs received a great start from Shota Imanaga, but the Cubs' bullpen and offense could take advantage in a 5-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

The Cincinnati Reds (60-54) and Chicago Cubs (65-48) wrap up their 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Wrigley Field in Chicago is set for 2:20 p.m ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Reds vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

On the day the Chicago Cubs put their top deadline acquisition on the injured list the Cincinnati Reds' top deadline acquisition beat the Cubs.

The Cubs acknowledged the risk they took trading for the now-injured Michael Soroka following a recent dip in velocity, saying it was a "good bet to make."

Starting pitcher Michael Soroka is heading to the injured list after exiting his first start as a member of the Chicago Cubs early on Monday.

After just two innings with his new team, Chicago Cubs starter Michael Soroka is headed to the injured list with right shoulder discomfort. The right-hander left Monday night's 3-2 loss to Cincinnati after the second inning in his first appearance with the Cubs — and on his 28th birthday — since being acquired from Washington last