The baseball action continues with exciting games, and tonight’s matchup features the Chicago Cubs taking on the Houston Astros. With a run total of 7.5, the Cubs are coming in as the underdog, sitting at +152, while the Astros are the favorites at -172.
Pitching Matchup
The Cubs are putting Justin Steele on the mound in today’s game. Steele has an ERA of 2.03 and a 2-1 record. On the other hand, Cristian Javier is the pitcher for the Astros today. Javier has an ERA of 3.08 and a 8-3 record.
Recap of the Previous Matchup
Interestingly, these teams just played yesterday, with the Astros besting the Cubs by a score of 6-4. The Astros were listed as the favorites in that game as well, so this game might prove to be another tough matchup for the Cubbies.
Win Trends
Heading into this game, both teams have been performing decently over their past 10 games. The Cubs have won four of their last 10 games, while the Astros have won six out of their last 10. With both teams trending towards decent performances, it’s anyone’s game.
Totals Trends
In terms of totals, the Cubs have gone over in seven of their last 10 games, while staying under in three of them. Meanwhile, the Astros have had a less consistent total trend, going over in four of their last 10 games, and staying under in six.
NFL Tip
It’s time to cash in and follow the lead of the biggest fish in the tank. For this game, we’re following the lead of Shark player AntrionCatfish372 and picking the Houston Astros to win. With their solid record of six wins out of their last 10 games, the Houston Astros (-172) look to be the more promising team heading into the matchup. But if you’re still feeling unsure, you can always check out the Shark Book app for free and see what everyone else is saying about this exciting matchup.