Cubs vs Blue Jays Prediction and MLB Tips - 19 August 2024

Last updated: Aug 18, 2024, 6:20PM | Published: Aug 17, 2024, 7:29PM

The Chicago Cubs will face the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, beginning at 4:20am AEST.

The Cubs will have Shota Imanaga (9-2, 3.16 ERA) start, while the Blue Jays are going with Bowden Francis (5-3, 4.92 ERA).

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Blue Jays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Cubs vs Toronto MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 62% chance of winning against the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field.

Cubs vs Blue Jays: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:

Head to Head: Cubs $1.50, Blue Jays $2.55
Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.20), Blue Jays +1.5 ($1.67)
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, TAB currently has the Cubs at $1.50 and the Blue Jays at $2.55.

The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Blue Jays, with odds of $2.20 available at TAB.

For the underdog Blue Jays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.67.

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 Blue Jays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.

Cubs vs Blue Jays: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Toronto at $2.55 with TAB (0.6% edge)
Line: Blue Jays +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB (58% probability)
Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB

Our Cubs vs Blue Jays best bets are based on market-leading simulations and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

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 edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.

Cubs vs Blue Jays: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Toronto game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Toronto game.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Cubs vs Blue Jays: Essential Details

The match-up between the Cubs and Blue Jays at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 4:20am AEST on Monday.

Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays
Date: Monday 19 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 noted.

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Conclusion

Our Cubs vs Toronto predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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