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: Scattered Clouds, 82°
Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | +1.5 | -156 | O 9 | -102 | +133 | Open |
| -142 | 8.5 | -117 | +145 | Current | ||
| Astros | -1.5 | +131 | U 9 | -118 | -155 | Open |
| +119 | 8.5 | -103 | -169 | Current | ||
Projected Lineups:
Cubs
Starting Pitcher: Drew Smyly: 4-1, 3.05 ERA, 7.71 K/9
| 1. | 2B | Nick Madrigal | .241, 0 HR, 7 RBI |
| 2. | SS | Dansby Swanson | .273, 3 HR, 15 RBI |
| 3. | LF | Ian Happ | .295, 4 HR, 18 RBI |
| 4. | CF | Cody Bellinger | .271, 7 HR, 20 RBI |
| 5. | RF | Seiya Suzuki | .266, 3 HR, 14 RBI |
| 6. | DH | Trey Mancini | .256, 3 HR, 16 RBI |
| 7. | 1B | Matt Mervis | .250, 1 HR, 4 RBI |
| 8. | 3B | Patrick Wisdom | .240, 12 HR, 23 RBI |
| 9. | C | Tucker Barnhart | .208, 0 HR, 3 RBI |
Astros
Starting Pitcher: J.P. France: 1-0, 0.77 ERA, 6.17 K/9
| 1. | 2B | Mauricio Dubón | .309, 0 HR, 8 RBI |
| 2. | 3B | Alex Bregman | .210, 5 HR, 19 RBI |
| 3. | DH | Yordan Alvarez | .298, 9 HR, 39 RBI |
| 4. | 1B | José Abreu | .219, 0 HR, 16 RBI |
| 5. | RF | Kyle Tucker | .264, 6 HR, 27 RBI |
| 6. | SS | Jeremy Peña | .255, 6 HR, 22 RBI |
| 7. | CF | Chas McCormick | .268, 2 HR, 11 RBI |
| 8. | LF | Jake Meyers | .236, 2 HR, 11 RBI |
| 9. | C | Martín Maldonado | .177, 2 HR, 7 RBI |
Betting Insights:
Cubs
- The over hit in 5 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 over hit in 3 of the Houston Astros last 5 games at home in 2023
- The Houston Astros are 3-2 (.600) at home as a favorite in their last five games in 2023
