| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.5 |
| CHC | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -184 |
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Detroit Tigers vs
Chicago CubsPredictions & Preview
Cubs Look to Sweep Tigers in Series Finale After Taking Game 1
The Tigers and Cubs are set to conclude their interleague series with a day game on Thursday afternoon. Detroit took the series opener with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday night and will announce their starting pitcher closer to game time. Chicago will send LHP Justin Steele (3-5, 3.10 ERA) to the mound. The game is set to start at 2:20 EST at Wrigley Field. Chicago is the favored team with a betting line of -185.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Tigers +164 | Cubs -185
- Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-135) | Cubs -1.5 (+115)
- Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 65%.
Detroit vs Chicago Stats
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are currently out of playoff contention, sitting 12 ½ games back in the Central and nine games back in the Wild Card race. Despite a lackluster offense that scored just 45 runs over the last two weeks, the Tigers went 7-5 in that stretch. The team's lineup has a slash line of .231/.294/.383 through 126 games, with 126 home runs and 519 runs. First baseman Spencer Torkelson has been a bright spot, going 4-for-4 in Tuesday's game and having two multi-hit efforts in the three games since being recalled from Triple-A. On the pitching side, Detroit has a team ERA of 3.82 this season, tied for the fourth-best mark in the American League. In the last 12 games, the Tigers have had the best ERA of any team at 2.18. The starting rotation has a record of 33-36 with a 3.76 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. RHP Casey Mize is sidelined with a strained left hamstring but is scheduled to make a rehab start on Saturday. In terms of power rankings, Detroit sits at 20 with a 23rd ranking in offense, 10th in defense, and a season record of 62-65.
Chicago Cubs Analysis
In the past 15 days, the Chicago Cubs have played 10 games, winning 6 and scoring 40 runs with a .225 team batting average, 33 extra-base hits, and 12 stolen bases. Overall, the Cubs have 106 stolen bases (4th in the National League) and 412 walks (tied for 6th). Cody Bellinger has been a standout player, hitting .276 in 96 games this season and performing well since his return from the Injured List in late July. The Cubs' pitching staff has a solid 3.69 team ERA (3rd best in the NL), with a recent 2.97 ERA over the last two weeks. The bullpen has struggled with saves, converting 28 out of 50 chances. RHP Ben Brown is still sidelined with a neck strain. The Cubs have a power ranking of 7 and rank 20th in offense, averaging 4.17 runs per game. The team is 62-65 overall and recently lost 2 out of 3 matchups against Detroit.
Cubs Outlast Tigers in Series Opener with Strong Home Record and Pitching Performance
The series opener on Tuesday saw a close game between the Cubs and Tigers, with a total of 15 hits resulting in only four runs. The Cubs emerged victorious with a two-run lead, continuing their trend of winning by significant margins against the Tigers. The Cubs have a strong record of 35-28 at Wrigley Field this season, while the Tigers have a record of 30-33 away from home. Steele has demonstrated consistent performance in recent home games, allowing a total of four earned runs over his last three starts, spanning 14 innings, and only one home run in that period. The Cubs have secured 10 out of 15 wins since the All-Star break by a margin of at least two runs, making them a favorable choice for the money line bet.
