
How to Watch Cubs vs. Reds: TV Channel & Live Stream - May 30
Updated May. 30, 2025 9:22 a.m. ET
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Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs will try to defeat TJ Friedl and the Cincinnati Reds when the teams meet on Friday at 2:20 p.m. ET.
Check out everything you need to know to watch the Cubs vs. Reds game.
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Cubs vs. Reds Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 2:20 p.m. ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Watch on MLB Network, MARQ, FDSOH
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Cubs vs. Reds Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Reds 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 56%, Reds 44%
Cubs vs. Reds Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/2025 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -132 | +112 | 11-8 CHC |
| 5/24/2025 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -114 | -105 | 6-4 CIN |
| 5/23/2025 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -116 | -103 | 13-6 CHC |
| 9/29/2024 | Reds | -1.5 | 7 | -117 | -103 | 3-0 CIN |
| 9/28/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7 | -129 | +109 | 3-0 CHC |
| 9/27/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 6.5 | -128 | +108 | 1-0 CHC |
| 7/31/2024 | Reds | -1.5 | 9.5 | -153 | +129 | 13-4 CHC |
| 7/30/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -130 | +110 | 6-3 CIN |
| 7/29/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -113 | -106 | 7-1 CIN |
| 6/9/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -131 | +111 | 4-2 CHC |
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 6.6 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 3.49 |
| K/9 | 7.8 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Tucker is hitting .281 with nine doubles, four triples, 12 home runs and 39 walks.
- Among all MLB hitters, Tucker is 35th in batting average, 15th in on-base percentage, and 14th in slugging.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit 15 home runs to pace his team.
- Crow-Armstrong is sixth in home runs and second in RBI among all major league hitters this year.
- Seiya Suzuki has driven in a team-high 51 runs batted in.
- Suzuki will look to build on his nine-game hitting in this matchup. In his last 10 games he is hitting .405 with six doubles, three home runs, seven walks and 14 RBIs.
- Nico Hoerner has a club-high .289 batting average.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24 | @ Reds | L 6-4 | Colin Rea vs Andrew Abbott |
| May 25 | @ Reds | W 11-8 | Ben Brown vs Nick Lodolo |
| May 26 | Rockies | W 3-1 | Jameson Taillon vs Carson Palmquist |
| May 27 | Rockies | W 4-3 | Cade Horton vs German Marquez |
| May 28 | Rockies | W 2-1 | Matthew Boyd vs Tanner Gordon |
| May 30 | Reds | - | Colin Rea vs Andrew Abbott |
| May 31 | Reds | - | Ben Brown vs Nick Lodolo |
| June 1 | Reds | - | Jameson Taillon vs Nick Martinez |
| June 3 | @ Nationals | - | Cade Horton vs Trevor Williams |
| June 4 | @ Nationals | - | Matthew Boyd vs MacKenzie Gore |
| June 5 | @ Nationals | - | Colin Rea vs Jake Irvin |
Reds Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.7 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 4.45 |
| K/9 | 6.6 |
Reds Player Insights
- Elly De La Cruz paces the Reds in home runs (11) and runs batted in (40).
- Among all hitters in MLB, De La Cruz's home run total is 22nd and his RBI tally is 11th.
- De La Cruz carries a six-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .275 with three doubles, three home runs, five walks and nine RBIs.
- Friedl has a club-leading .301 batting average.
- Friedl is 197th among all hitters in MLB in homers, and 151st in RBI.
- Austin Hays has six doubles, three triples, six home runs and eight walks while batting .303.
- Gavin Lux is batting .291 with 14 doubles, a triple, a home run and 24 walks.
Reds Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24 | Cubs | W 6-4 | Andrew Abbott vs Colin Rea |
| May 25 | Cubs | L 11-8 | Nick Lodolo vs Ben Brown |
| May 26 | @ Royals | W 7-4 | Nick Martínez vs Michael Lorenzen |
| May 27 | @ Royals | W 7-2 | Brady Singer vs Daniel Lynch |
| May 28 | @ Royals | L 3-2 | Hunter Greene vs Noah Cameron |
| May 30 | @ Cubs | - | Andrew Abbott vs Colin Rea |
| May 31 | @ Cubs | - | Nick Lodolo vs Ben Brown |
| June 1 | @ Cubs | - | Nick Martínez vs Jameson Taillon |
| June 2 | Brewers | - | Brady Singer vs Aaron Civale |
| June 3 | Brewers | - | Hunter Greene vs Freddy Peralta |
| June 4 | Brewers | - | Andrew Abbott vs Quinn Priester |
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