Cubs vs Athletics Prediction and MLB Tips - 19 September 2024
Last updated: Sep 18, 2024, 6:11PM | Published: Sep 17, 2024, 7:30PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, commencing at 4:20am AEST.
Justin Steele (5-5, 3.09 ERA) will start for the Cubs, while the Athletics will counter with Brady Basso (1-0, 1.23 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cubs vs Athletics game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Cubs vs Oakland MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 62% chance of defeating the Athletics at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Athletics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.53, Athletics $2.50
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.25), Athletics +1.5 ($1.65)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 $1.53 and the Athletics at $2.50.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Athletics, with odds of $2.25 available at TAB.
For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.65.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 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 58% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Cubs vs Athletics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.53 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.25 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Cubs vs Athletics best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Although the Athletics are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Cubs vs Athletics: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs Oakland game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Oakland game.
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Cubs vs Athletics: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Athletics at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 4:20am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Oakland Athletics
- Date: Thursday 19 September 2024
- Time: 4:20am 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, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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