Astros vs. Cubs Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for April 23
The Houston Astros (7-16) are set to take on the Chicago Cubs (13-9) Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET, airing on MARQ. The Astros are listed as -115 favorites by oddsmakers, while the underdog Cubs have -105 odds for the contest. Houston's J.P. France and Chicago's Jordan Wicks have been named the starters for this contest.
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Astros vs. Cubs Predictions
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Moneyline Odds & Pick
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Moneyline Pick | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | -115 | -105 | Cubs | Cubs 5, Astros 4 |
Moneyline Insights
- Houston has put together a 5-12 record in games it was favored on the moneyline (winning 29.4% of those games).
- This season, Chicago has won seven out of the 14 games, or 50%, in which it has been the underdog.
- In games they have played as moneyline favorites with odds of -115 or shorter, the Astros have a record of 5-12 (29.4%).
- The Cubs have a record of 6-7, a 46.2% win rate, when they're set as an underdog of -105 or more by oddsmakers this season.
- The implied moneyline probablility for this matchup gives Houston a 53.5% chance to win.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5 | -105 | -115 | Under 10.5 runs |
Total Insights
- Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by bookmakers in eight of 23 chances this season.
- Chicago and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 11 of its 22 opportunities.
- When it comes to hitting the over, the Astros and their opponents are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games with a total.
- When it comes to the over/under, the Cubs and their opponents are 3-7-0 in their previous 10 games.
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Astros vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers
Astros: J.P. France
- The Astros' France (0-2) will make his fifth start of the season.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 7.08 and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .295 in four games this season.
- The Astros were favored on the moneyline for two France starts this season -- they lost both.
- France's team has dropped all four of his starts this season.
- France has had four starts with a total this season, and the teams combined go over the total in one of those matchups.
Cubs: Jordan Wicks
- The Cubs will send Wicks (0-2) to the mound for his fifth start this season.
- The 24-year-old has an ERA of 5.29 and 12.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .284 in four games this season.
- His team is 2-2 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline underdog.
- Wicks' team is 2-2 when he starts this season.
- Out of Wicks' four starts with a total this season, one has hit the over.
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Astros vs. Cubs Stats
| Astros | Cubs | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 5.4 | |
| 17 | 6 | |
| 5.4 | 4.6 | |
| 28 | 23 | |
| .267 | .244 | |
| 3 | 13 | |
| .266 | .233 | |
| 28 | 14 | |
| 24 | 23 | |
| 9 | 10 | |
| 20 | 23 | |
| 9 | 14 |
How to Watch Astros vs. Cubs
- Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- TV: MARQ
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: Wrigley Field
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