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Cubs Favored to Extend Cleveland's Losing Streak in Final Game at Wrigley Field

The Cleveland Guardians are set to play the final game of a series on the road at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs. Cleveland lost the first game of the series and is looking to end their five-game losing streak. Chicago, on the other hand, has won four of their last six games and leads the NL Central. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. Joey Cantillo will start for the Guardians and Cade Horton will start for the Cubs. Chicago is the favorite to win the game. Be sure to check out our in-depth prediction for this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +116 | Cubs -130
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-179) | Cubs -1.5 (+157)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 57%.

Cleveland vs Chicago Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are currently struggling offensively, ranking 26th in runs scored, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and batting average. Jose Ramirez and Kyle Manzardo lead in home runs, with Ramirez also leading in RBI. On the pitching side, Cleveland is 19th in ERA and 24th in WHIP and batting average against. Gavin Williams leads in wins and ERA for starters. Luis Ortiz, initially scheduled to pitch, will not play due to a gambling investigation. The team has a power ranking of 27 and a record of 40-43 this season.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs rank in the top six in four hitting categories, including second in runs scored, third in slugging percentage and batting average, and sixth in on-base percentage. Seiya Suzuki leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Pete Crow-Armstrong is close behind in both categories. The Cubs have multiple players with 50 or more RBI and have recorded 292 extra base hits in 85 games. On the pitching side, Chicago ranks 11th in WHIP, 14th in ERA, 16th in Quality Starts, and 18th in batting average against. Matthew Boyd leads the team in wins and ERA, while Ben Brown leads in strikeouts. Cade Horton is set to pitch for the Cubs, with a record of 3-2 this season. The team currently has a power ranking of 16 and is performing well offensively, averaging 5.39 runs per game. Despite a recent 2-1 series loss to Cleveland, the Cubs hold a strong 51-35 record overall.

Chicago Favored to Win Over Cleveland Due to Recent Struggles of Starting Pitchers

Cleveland has suffered losses in its most recent five games, while Chicago has secured victories in four of its last six matchups. Luis Ortiz, the starting pitcher for Cleveland, has struggled in three out of his last four appearances, most notably in his latest outing where he allowed six hits and four runs in seven innings, resulting in a 5-0 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals. On the other hand, Chicago's starting pitcher Cade Horton has also faced challenges in three of his last four games, giving up 8 hits and seven runs in four innings in his last performance against Houston. Given the recent struggles of both starting pitchers, Chicago holds the advantage in this upcoming game due to their superior offensive performance. Chicago ranks highly in runs scored, batting average, slugging percentage, and on-base percentage, while Cleveland lags behind in these areas. Additionally, Chicago's bullpen has a lower ERA compared to Cleveland, which could prove to be advantageous in what may be a closely contested match.

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