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: Light Rain, 80°
Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | +1.5 | -161 | O 7.5 | -110 | +135 | Open |
| -151 | 7.5 | -114 | +144 | Current | ||
| Astros | -1.5 | +135 | U 7.5 | -110 | -157 | Open |
| +129 | 7.5 | -106 | -168 | Current | ||
Projected Lineups:
Cubs
Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele: 6-0, 1.82 ERA, 7.11 K/9
| 1. | 2B | Nick Madrigal | .253, 0 HR, 7 RBI |
| 2. | SS | Dansby Swanson | .280, 3 HR, 15 RBI |
| 3. | LF | Ian Happ | .303, 4 HR, 18 RBI |
| 4. | CF | Cody Bellinger | .271, 7 HR, 20 RBI |
| 5. | RF | Seiya Suzuki | .257, 2 HR, 12 RBI |
| 6. | DH | Trey Mancini | .258, 3 HR, 16 RBI |
| 7. | 1B | Matt Mervis | .219, 0 HR, 3 RBI |
| 8. | 3B | Patrick Wisdom | .242, 12 HR, 23 RBI |
| 9. | C | Tucker Barnhart | .213, 0 HR, 3 RBI |
Astros
Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier: 3-1, 3.47 ERA, 10.41 K/9
| 1. | 2B | Mauricio Dubón | .303, 0 HR, 8 RBI |
| 2. | 3B | Alex Bregman | .212, 5 HR, 18 RBI |
| 3. | DH | Yordan Alvarez | .291, 9 HR, 37 RBI |
| 4. | 1B | José Abreu | .223, 0 HR, 16 RBI |
| 5. | RF | Kyle Tucker | .264, 6 HR, 26 RBI |
| 6. | SS | Jeremy Peña | .255, 6 HR, 22 RBI |
| 7. | CF | Chas McCormick | .250, 2 HR, 10 RBI |
| 8. | LF | Jake Meyers | .236, 2 HR, 11 RBI |
| 9. | C | Martín Maldonado | .183, 2 HR, 7 RBI |
Betting Insights:
Cubs
- The over hit in 4 of the Chicago Cubs last 5 games on the road in 2023
- The Chicago Cubs are 1-4 (.200) on the road as an underdog in their last five games in 2023
Astros
- The Houston Astros are 3-2 (.600) at home as a favorite in their last five games in 2023
- The over hit in 12 of the Houston Astros last 20 games at home in 2023
