Chicago vs Detroit Tigers Predictions August 23, 2023: Jameson Taillon vs Tarik Skubal

Game outlook

The Detroit Tigers play host to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon in a crucial showdown from Comerica Park, with both teams clinging to playoff aspirations. Jameson Taillon (ERA: 5.48) will be the starting pitcher for Cubs and Tarik Skubal (ERA: 3.76) for Tigers. Current betting lines have Detroit as the favorite at-120, with the current line set at-118. With an early start, it'll be interesting to see how this one goes as the Cubs sit only a few games behind the Brewers in the NL Central standings and the Tigers look to close the gap on the Twins ahead of them.

Game Info

When: Wednesday, 8/23/2023 @ 1:10pm EST

Where: Comerica Park Stadium Cubs vs Tigers Betting Odds Moneyline: Cubs +100 | Tigers -118

Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-200) | Tigers -1.5 (+175)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 54%.

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have the talent and momentum to make a run in the remaining weeks towards the playoffs. As they approach the weekend’s four game series against the Pirates, the Cubs are 65-60 so far this season. According to MLB.com, the Cubs have the #12 power ranking and #5 ranked offense, scoring an average of 5.03 points per game. The current lineup averages over five runs a game and consists of multiple double-digit-home-run-totaling players. The defense has few struggles, which have been alleviated due to the increase of depth, and only allow an average of 4.50 points to be scored against them per game. With Jameson Taillon pitching for the Cubs, whose last two starts have seen him allow 12 runs across nine innings, the Cubs have the opportunity to keep their momentum going. As long as the top half of the lineup, including Cody Bellinger, continues to lead the way, the Cubs have a chance to achieve success and make it to the playoffs. The Chicago Cubs have the momentum and talent to make a run in the remaining weeks to the playoffs. Currently, they are 65-60, have the #12 power ranking and #5 ranked offense Their current lineup averages over five runs a game and consists of multiple double-digit-home-run-totaling players Defense holds an average of 4.50 points allowed per game Jameson Taillon will be pitching for the Cubs, but lately has struggled If the top half of the lineup, including Cody Bellinger, continues to lead, they have a chance to achieve success and make it to the playoffs