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Chicago Cubs Favored to Win Money Line Against Oakland Athletics in Second Game of Series

The Oakland Athletics will be facing the Chicago Cubs on the road for the second game of a three-game series on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. ET. Mitch Spence (ERA: 4.33) is set to start for the Athletics, while Jordan Wicks (ERA: 5.27) will be on the mound for the Cubs. Despite Chicago being the betting favorite with an opening line of -150, there has been no movement in the betting line as of now. Please note that this information is provided before Monday night's game has concluded.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +138 | Cubs -150
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-178) | Cubs -1.5 (+146)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 60%.

Oakland vs Chicago Stats

Oakland Athletics

Oakland Athletics recently lost the final two games of a series against the Chicago White Sox, bringing their season record to 65-85. The team has struggled offensively, ranking 24th in batting average, 25th in on-base percentage, and 14th in slugging percentage in the major leagues. Against left-handed pitchers, the A's have a slash line of .232/.299/.415. The team will be starting right-hander Mitch Spence, who is 7-9 with a 4.33 ERA. In his last start, he went seven innings allowing two runs. On the road, Spence is 3-4 with a 4.82 ERA. The Athletics have a team ERA of 4.32, ranking 24th in the league. Currently, Oakland is ranked 26th in offense, scoring an average of 4.04 runs per game, and 23rd in defense, allowing an average of 4.67 runs against them per game. Their power ranking is 25, and they have a season record of 65-84.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs' playoff hopes took a hit after losing three games to the Colorado Rockies, leaving them with a 76-73 record and five games back from a playoff spot. Left-hander Jordan Wicks, with a 2-3 record and 5.27 ERA, will start the next game despite a recent rough outing. The Cubs have a team ERA of 3.81, ranking ninth in the league. Offensively, they are slashing .241/.317/.394, ranking 17th in the majors. At home, they are slashing .224/.300/.369. The Cubs have a power ranking of 1 but are ranked 13th in offense, scoring an average of 4.57 runs per game. Defensively, they are ranked 10th, giving up an average of 4.19 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Oakland went 3-0 against the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs Favored to Win Money Line Against Struggling Oakland Athletics

The Chicago Cubs have demonstrated strong performance at home, making them a favorable choice to win the Money Line against the struggling Oakland Athletics. Pitcher Wicks has shown improved performance on home turf and is likely to dominate Oakland's subpar lineup. With a home record of 38-33 and a 24-22 record as a home favorite, the Cubs have a solid advantage over the Athletics who are 28-44 as road underdogs this season. This trend is expected to persist in this matchup, making the Cubs the recommended choice for the Money Line bet.

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