Astros vs. Cubs Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for April 25
Expect a display of power when Jose Altuve (6 HR) and the Houston Astros (7-18) take on Michael Busch (6 HR) and the Chicago Cubs (15-9) at Wrigley Field at 2:20 PM ET live on SCHN. Altuve and the Astros are -145 favorites on the moneyline for the matchup. Houston's Justin Verlander gets the start, and he'll go against Chicago's Javier Assad.
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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 | -145 | +120 | Cubs | Cubs 5, Astros 4 |
Moneyline Insights
- Houston has been the moneyline favorite 19 total times this season. It've gone 5-14 in those games.
- This season, Chicago has been the underdog 16 times and won nine, or 56.2%, of those games.
- The Astros have a 3-4 record (winning 42.9% of their games) when they have played as moneyline favorites of -145 or shorter.
- The Cubs are 2-2 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +120 or more on the moneyline.
- The implied moneyline probablility for this matchup gives Houston a 59.2% chance to win.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | +100 | -120 | Over 7.5 runs |
Total Insights
- Houston's games have gone over the total in eight of its 25 chances.
- Chicago and its opponents have gone over in 11 of its 24 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Astros and their opponents have combined to hit the over two times in their last 10 games with a total.
- In their previous 10 games with a total, the Cubs and their opponents have combined to exceed the over/under on three occasions.
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Astros vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers
Astros: Justin Verlander
- Verlander heads to the mound for the Astros to make his second start of the season, seeking his second win.
- He has pitched in one game this season with an ERA of 3.00, a strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of .667.
- The Astros were the moneyline favorite for one Verlander start this season -- they won.
- His team won the only game he's made an appearance in this season.
- Verlander's only start with a total this season pushed.
Cubs: Javier Assad
- Assad (2-0) will take to the mound for the Cubs and make his fifth start of the season.
- The 26-year-old has pitched to a 2.11 ERA this season with 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.4 walks per nine across four games.
- His team is 1-1 this season when he starts and they're underdogs on the moneyline.
- In games Assad has started, his team is 2-2.
- Games Assad has started this season hit the over two times in four chances.
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Astros vs. Cubs Stats
| Astros | Cubs | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5.4 | |
| 19 | 4 | |
| 5.4 | 4.4 | |
| 28 | 16 | |
| .264 | .243 | |
| 3 | 14 | |
| .264 | .233 | |
| 28 | 14 | |
| 26 | 27 | |
| 10 | 7 | |
| 24 | 25 | |
| 13 | 16 |
How to Watch Astros vs. Cubs
- Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- TV: SCHN
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: Wrigley Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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