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Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros Set to Face Off in Pivotal Matchup at Daikin Park on Sunday

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros will face off on Sunday at Daikin Park, with first pitch at 2:10 p.m. ET. The series is currently tied 5-5 over the last ten matchups, with the over being 6-4 in those games. Jameson Taillon will be starting for the Cubs, with a 4.47 ERA, while Framber Valdez will be starting for the Astros with a 2.88 ERA. Houston is the betting favorite with the current line at -150. Stay tuned for our Cubs vs. Astros prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +134 | Astros -150
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-166) | Astros -1.5 (+142)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 60%.

Chicago vs Houston Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs split a four-game series with St. Louis earlier in the week, and are currently 49-34 overall this season. They have shown a strong offense, scoring an average of 5.40 runs per game, making them the second-ranked offense in the league. Chicago will start right-hander Jameson Taillon against Houston on Sunday, coming off a rough outing in which he allowed eight runs. Despite this, the Cubs have made significant investments in star players during the offseason, making them a deeper and more competitive team. They currently hold a three-game lead over Milwaukee in the NL Central and have top-scoring offense in MLB. There are no new injuries reported for the Cubs for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros are in good form, having recently swept Philadelphia and winning 7 out of their last 10 games. Lefty Framber Valdez will start in the upcoming series finale against the Cubs, coming off a strong performance against the Phillies. Despite some key players being out due to injuries, the Astros have managed to maintain a strong presence both on the mound and at the plate this season. They currently have a power ranking of 2 and are performing well defensively, allowing an average of 3.56 points per game. In contrast, they rank #21 for offense, scoring an average of 4.17 runs per game. Houston will face Chicago, who have struggled in their recent matchups against them. No new injuries have been reported for the Astros leading up to the game against Chicago.

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