Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago Cubs, currently 59-62, have struggled with inconsistencies and injuries this season, making their chances of a playoff berth slim. They will finish their series
Game outlook
The Chicago Cubs, currently 59-62, have struggled with inconsistencies and injuries this season, making their chances of a playoff berth slim. They will finish their series with the Cleveland Guardians, who are 71-49 and considered genuine World Series contenders. The expected pitching matchup for Wednesday's game is RHP Jameson Taillon for the Cubs and RHP Alex Cobb for the Guardians. Cleveland is the betting favorite to win the game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs +126 | Guardians -137
Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-173) | Guardians -1.5 (+153)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 58%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs, a team that was highly anticipated at the start of the season, are now struggling to stay in playoff contention due to their poor road record of 27-35. Despite having a strong pitching staff, ranking third in the league with a team ERA of 3.74, they are lagging in offensive production, ranking just 17th in total runs scored. Currently sitting five games back from the final National League Wild Card spot, the Cubs are relying on veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon, who has had inconsistent performances recently. In their last matchup, the Cubs fell short to the Guardians in a tight game where their offense failed to produce enough runs. With a power ranking of 6, the Cubs are ranked 19th in offense, scoring an average of 4.26 runs per game, and 10th in defense, allowing an average of 4.18 runs per game. Their season record stands at 59-62.