The highly anticipated matchup between the Chicago Cubs (-179) and the Oakland Athletics (+159) is set to take place at 9:40 PM EDT tonight, with the run total set at 7.5. The Cubs are currently at -1.5 on the run line, with odds of -115, while the Athletics are at +1.5 with odds of -105. Let’s take a closer look at what we can expect from this game.
The Pitching Matchup
The pitching matchup for this game is set to be Marcus Stroman vs. Ken Waldichuk. This is an interesting matchup, as both pitchers have performed reasonably well this season. Stroman has an ERA of 2.45 and has allowed just 24 runs in 12 starts, while Waldichuk has an ERA of 4.15 and has allowed 12 runs in just two starts. However, Stroman has been on fire lately, allowing just one earned run in his last three starts, so we’re expecting him to be in top form tonight.
Recent Results
These teams just faced each other yesterday, with the Cubs coming out on top with a score of 10-1. Interestingly, the Cubs were -131 in that game, which is much lower than the odds for tonight’s matchup. The total for that game was set at 8.0, but it went over by 3.0 runs, which is something to keep in mind when considering the run total for tonight’s game.
Win Trends
Let’s take a closer look at how these teams have been performing lately. In their last ten games, the Cubs have won an impressive seven times, while the Athletics have only won once in their last ten games. This suggests that the Cubs are in better form coming into this game, which is something to consider when placing your bets.
Totals Trends
The Cubs have gone over in five of their last ten games, while staying under in the other five. For the Athletics, the total has gone over in seven of their last ten games and stayed under in three. There’s no clear trend for either team, so it’s difficult to predict how the run total will play out tonight.
The Betting Tip
After analyzing the pitching matchup and recent results, we’re feeling confident in our pick for tonight’s game. We’re taking the Chicago Cubs (-179), as we believe they’re in better form and have the edge in the pitching matchup. If you’re still unsure, download the Shark Book app for free and get some additional insights from other bettors. This is set to be an exciting game, and we can’t wait to see how it plays out!