Guardians vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 15 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 14, 2024, 6:29AM | Published: Aug 13, 2024, 7:30PM
The Cleveland Guardians will take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Progressive Field on Thursday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
The Guardians will have Alex Cobb (0-1, 7.71 ERA) start, while the Cubs are going with Jameson Taillon (8-6, 3.50 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Guardians vs Cubs game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Cleveland vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Guardians a 57% chance of winning against the Cubs at Progressive Field.
Guardians vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Progressive Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Guardians $1.73, Cubs $2.10
- Line: Guardians -1.5 ($2.50), Cubs +1.5 ($1.53)
- 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 $1.73 and the Cubs at $2.10.
The Guardians are 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.50 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
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 60% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Guardians vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.73 with TAB (57% probability)
- Line: Guardians -1.5 at $2.50 with TAB (1.7% edge)
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (51% probability)
Our Guardians vs Cubs betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Guardians -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Guardians vs Cubs: Prediction
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Guardians vs Cubs: Essential Details
The match-up between the Guardians and Cubs at Progressive Field is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Thursday 15 August 2024
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Progressive Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our Cleveland vs Cubs predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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