Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The article discusses the conclusion of an interleague series between two teams playing on the north side of the Windy City. Chicago took the lead in the series with a 7-2
Game outlook
The article discusses the conclusion of an interleague series between two teams playing on the north side of the Windy City. Chicago took the lead in the series with a 7-2 victory in the opening game on Tuesday. The Houston Astros will try to bounce back from their early season struggles as they face off against the Chicago Cubs in the final game on Thursday afternoon. Justin Verlander is set to start for the Astros, while Javier Assad will take the mound for the Cubs. Despite Houston being the betting favorite at -125, the betting line has not moved. The article was published before the conclusion of the middle game of the series on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros -125 | Cubs +108
Spread: Astros -1.5 (+120) | Cubs +1.5 (-145)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 56%.
Houston Astros
Houston Astros have been struggling, losing three straight and six of their last seven games. They were dominated by the Cubs in the opening game of the series and currently sit at the bottom of the AL West, 5.5 games behind the division leaders. In their recent game, they managed just six hits with Jose Altuve and Kyle Tucker leading the offense. Jake Meyers hit his third homer of the season in the loss. J.P. France took the loss on the mound after giving up five runs in the first inning. Justin Verlander, with a 1-0 record and a 3.00 ERA, is set to start in the next game against the Cubs. In terms of rankings, Houston is positioned at 26 overall, with the offense ranked 17th and the defense ranked 28th. They have a season record of 7-17. For those interested in betting on sports, there are recommendations for the best betting sites available.