BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds to start a three-game series. Chicago has gone 35-20 in home games and 65-46 overall. The Cubs have hit 159 total home runs to rank third in MLB play. Cincinnati is 58-54 overall and 25-28 in road games. The Reds are eighth in the NL with 115 total home runs, averaging 1.0 per game.

The Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves already started their one-off game at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 2, but it was twice delayed by rain before it was suspended. Aug. 3 will see the times pick-up where they left off and attempt to complete a full game.

Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves waited out a pregame rain shower before taking infield and outfield drills before Saturday's Speedway Classic.

The Cincinnati Reds (58-54) and the Chicago Cubs (65-46) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 8:05 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.

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