MLB · 2 years ago
Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview
Sportsgrid Staff
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Cubs @ Astros – First Pitch: 8:10 p.m.
Expected Forecast: Broken Clouds, 84°
Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | +1.5 | -137 | O 8 | -105 | +157 | Open |
| -132 | 7.5 | -118 | +164 | Current | ||
| Astros | -1.5 | +115 | U 8 | -115 | -185 | Open |
| +111 | 7.5 | -101 | -193 | Current | ||
Projected Lineups:
Cubs
Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon: 0-2, 6.41 ERA, 11.44 K/9
| 1. | 3B | Nick Madrigal | .253, 0 HR, 7 RBI |
| 2. | SS | Dansby Swanson | .275, 3 HR, 15 RBI |
| 3. | LF | Ian Happ | .303, 4 HR, 18 RBI |
| 4. | RF | Seiya Suzuki | .267, 2 HR, 12 RBI |
| 5. | DH | Patrick Wisdom | .240, 12 HR, 23 RBI |
| 6. | CF | Cody Bellinger | .270, 7 HR, 20 RBI |
| 7. | 1B | Trey Mancini | .256, 3 HR, 16 RBI |
| 8. | C | Yan Gomes | .312, 6 HR, 16 RBI |
| 9. | 2B | Christopher Morel | .381, 3 HR, 6 RBI |
Astros
Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez: 3-4, 2.38 ERA, 9.68 K/9
| 1. | 2B | Mauricio Dubón | .291, 0 HR, 8 RBI |
| 2. | 3B | Alex Bregman | .204, 4 HR, 16 RBI |
| 3. | DH | Yordan Alvarez | .288, 9 HR, 37 RBI |
| 4. | 1B | José Abreu | .214, 0 HR, 14 RBI |
| 5. | RF | Kyle Tucker | .271, 6 HR, 26 RBI |
| 6. | SS | Jeremy Peña | .255, 6 HR, 21 RBI |
| 7. | LF | Corey Julks | .262, 2 HR, 9 RBI |
| 8. | CF | Chas McCormick | .229, 2 HR, 9 RBI |
| 9. | C | Martín Maldonado | .191, 2 HR, 7 RBI |
Betting Insights:
Cubs
- The over hit in 3 of the Chicago Cubs last 5 games on the road in 2023
- The Chicago Cubs are 2-3 (.400) on the road as an underdog in their last five games in 2023
Astros
- The over hit in 1 of the Houston Astros last 5 games at home in 2023
- The Houston Astros are 6-11 (.353) at home as a favorite in 2023
