Cubs vs Blue Jays Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 16, 2024, 6:20PM | Published: Aug 15, 2024, 7:28PM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, beginning at 4:20am AEST.
The Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks (3-10, 6.60 ERA) to the mound, while the Blue Jays will counter with Yariel Rodríguez (1-5, 3.60 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cubs vs Blue Jays game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Cubs vs Toronto MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 52% chance of winning against the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Blue Jays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.75, Blue Jays $2.05
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.50), Blue Jays -1.5 ($2.54)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 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, TAB currently has the Cubs at $1.75 and the Blue Jays at $2.05.
The Cubs are 1.5-run underdogs against the Blue Jays, with odds of $1.50 available at TAB.
For the favourite Blue Jays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.54.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 9.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Cubs vs Blue Jays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Toronto at $2.05 with TAB (1.8% edge)
- Line: Blue Jays -1.5 at $2.54 with TAB (9.8% edge) 🔥
- Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB (54% probability)
If you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best tips for today across any sport.
These Cubs vs Blue Jays best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
And while the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jays to win is our preferred option due to the 1.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Blue Jays -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cubs vs Blue Jays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Toronto game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Toronto match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Blue Jays: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Blue Jays at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 4:20am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Date: Saturday 17 August 2024
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
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Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Toronto predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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