Guardians vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 14 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 13, 2024, 10:41PM | Published: Aug 13, 2024, 4:28AM
The Cleveland Guardians will take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Progressive Field on Wednesday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
The Guardians will send Matthew Boyd (0-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs are going with Javier Assad (5-3, 3.24 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Guardians vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Cleveland vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Guardians a 60% chance of beating the Cubs at Progressive Field.
Guardians vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Progressive Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Guardians $1.65, Cubs $2.25
- Line: Guardians -1.5 ($2.35), Cubs +1.5 ($1.60)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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 Guardians at $1.65 and the Cubs at $2.25.
The Guardians are 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.35 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.60.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 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 58% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Guardians vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.65 with TAB (60% probability)
- Line: Guardians -1.5 at $2.35 with TAB (1.1% edge)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Guardians vs Cubs betting tips are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Guardians -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Guardians vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cleveland vs Cubs game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Cleveland vs Cubs match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Guardians vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Guardians and Cubs at Progressive Field is scheduled to begin at 8:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Progressive Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Our Cleveland vs Cubs predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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