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Houston Astros Look to Rebound as They Face Chicago Cubs in Three-Game Interleague Series at Wrigley Field

The Houston Astros are set to play a three-game interleague series against the Chicago Cubs, with game one taking place at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. The Astros, who have a record of 7-16 and are currently in last place in the AL West, will be looking to turn things around after a recent losing streak. Chicago, with a record of 13-9 and sitting in second place in the NL Central, will also be looking for a win after alternating between wins and losses in their last four games. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. The starting pitchers for the game will be J.P. France for the Astros and Jordan Wicks for the Cubs. The Astros are the betting favorite, opening at -115 with the current line at Houston -113. If you're looking to start winning, give our Expert Picks a try.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -113 | Cubs -103
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (+138) | Cubs +1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 53%.

Houston vs Chicago Stats

Houston Astros

Houston Astros are currently performing well offensively, ranking third in team batting average and sixth in both on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Key players such as Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and Kyle Tucker have been leading the team in home runs and RBIs. However, injuries to pitchers have led to struggles on the mound, with Houston ranking poorly in team ERA and WHIP. Despite this, they are still in the top five for Quality Starts. The team's current power ranking is 24, with a record of 7-16 this season.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs currently rank 6th in runs scored, 7th in slugging percentage, 9th in on-base percentage, and 12th in team batting average in the league. Michael Busch leads in home runs with six, while Cody Bellinger follows with four. Busch and Bellinger also lead in RBI with 15 each. The team has hit 35 doubles, eight triples, and 23 home runs for a total of 66 extra base hits in 22 games. Chicago has a team OPS of .735, ranking 7th overall. On the pitching side, the Cubs are 16th in team ERA and batting average allowed, 19th in WHIP, and 26th in Quality Starts. Jordan Wicks leads in strikeouts with 24. In terms of overall performance, the Cubs have a power ranking of 5 and are noted for their strong offense, averaging 5.52 runs per game. They have a record of 13-9 and recently secured a 3-0 victory against Houston.

Houston Astros Struggling with Losses and Injuries, Chicago Cubs Dominate Head-to-Head Battles

The Houston baseball team has faced significant challenges this season, with 16 losses in their first 23 games. During their recent stretch, the Astros have lost five of their last six games, including four out of five on the road. In comparison, the Chicago Cubs have been successful against Houston, winning 13 of the last 18 games played at home and 10 of the last 13 games at Wrigley Field. Chicago's starting pitcher, Jordan Wicks, has shown consistency with three solid starts out of four this season, allowing two earned runs in each of the strong outings. Despite a recent injury to Houston's pitching staff, the Astros are facing challenges with both their starting rotation and bullpen, resulting in increased workload for the relievers.

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