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Chicago Cubs Look to Continue Dominance Against Oakland Athletics in Series Finale

This article covers the final game of a three-game interleague series between the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics in Sacramento, California. The Cubs dominated the opening game with an 18-3 victory, and the series outcome is still pending at the time of this article's publication. Jameson Taillon will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs, with Jeffrey Springs starting for the Athletics. The Cubs are the betting favorite with a -107 opening line that has remained steady. MLB fans and bettors can find more insights and predictions for this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs -107 | Athletics -106
• Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+165) | Athletics +1.5 (-200)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 52%.

Chicago vs Oakland Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs dominated the Oakland Athletics in the opening game of their series, with Kyle Tucker and Carson Kelly leading a 21-hit attack. Ben Brown picked up the win on the mound, while Colin Rea earned his first save. Jameson Taillon will start the next game for the Cubs, hoping to improve on his previous outing. Chicago currently ranks 5th in offense, 26th in defense, and holds a 3-4 record for the season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Athletics got off to a slow start in the opening game of their series on Monday night, falling behind 4-0 early and ultimately losing the game. They entered Tuesday tied for fourth in the AL West with a 2-3 record, trailing the Angels by 1.5 games. Despite finishing with 10 hits in the game, including contributions from Miguel Andujar, Brent Rooker, and Jacob Wilson, the Athletics were unable to overcome the early deficit. Joey Estes took the loss on the mound, allowing six runs over four innings. Jeffrey Springs will start the next game for the Athletics, coming off a strong performance in his season debut. The Athletics currently have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 21st for offense and 23rd for defense in the league. Chicago has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Oakland.

Chicago Cubs Favored Over Oakland Athletics in Pitching Showdown at Sutter Health Park

In his season debut against the Mariners, Springs demonstrated a strong performance. It remains to be seen how he will fare pitching at Sutter Health Park. Monday's game highlighted challenging conditions for Athletics' pitchers at the park, with wind and hitter-friendly dimensions. Taillon faced difficulties in his season debut against the Diamondbacks. The Cubs have displayed strong batting in their first five games following the Tokyo series. Until the Athletics show improvement in both their offense and pitching performance at home, it may be advisable to be cautious in supporting them. The Cubs, on the other hand, have been consistently hitting well. Therefore, it is recommended to consider Chicago as the favorable choice in this game.

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