Cubs vs Athletics Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 September 2024
Last updated: Sep 17, 2024, 11:33PM | Published: Sep 16, 2024, 5:38PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, beginning at 9:40am AEST.
The Cubs will send Justin Steele (5-5, 3.09 ERA) to the mound, up against Mitch Spence (7-9, 4.32 ERA) for the Athletics.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Athletics game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Cubs vs Oakland MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 62% chance of winning against the Athletics at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Athletics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.64, Athletics $2.30
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.34), Athletics +1.5 ($1.62)
- Total (Over/Under 8.2 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.64 and the Athletics at $2.30.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Athletics, with odds of $2.34 available at TAB.
For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.62.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.2 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Athletics (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 8.2-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Cubs vs Athletics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.64 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.34 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.2 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Cubs vs Athletics betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Athletics are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cubs vs Athletics: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Oakland game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Oakland game.
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Cubs vs Athletics: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Athletics at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 9:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Oakland Athletics
- Date: Wednesday 18 September 2024
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Oakland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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