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2023 MLB Handicapping – Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros
(19-21) Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros (21-19)
Date: Monday, May 15th
Time: 8:10 ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston, TX
Projected Starting Pitchers: Jameson Taillon vs. Framber Valdez
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs +156 | Astros -184 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5 | Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
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Chicago Cubs
Heading into the game, the Cubs are riding a two game losing streak and have a record of 19-21. Currently, they are 3rd in the NL Central. On the road, the team is 8-10 while going 11-11 at home.
Chicago’s record against the runline currently stands at 22-18 on an average run differential of 0.7. Their over/under is currently 19-20 with an average of 8.9 combined runs per contest.
Cubs
On offense, the Cubs come into the game with a batting average of .265 and an OBP of .760 placing them 5th and 7th, respectively. Currently, Chicago is 12th in home runs and 9th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Cubs are at .422 (9th) and 17th in isolated power.
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Houston Astros
So far this season, the Astros have an above record of 21-19 placing them 2nd in the AL West. On the road, the team is 13-8 while going 8-11 at home.
Houston’s record against the runline currently stands at 19-21 on an average run differential of 0.6. Their over/under is currently 19-20 with an average of 8.0 combined runs per contest.
Astros
On offense, the Cubs come into the game with a batting average of .265 and an OBP of .760 placing them 5th and 7th, respectively. Currently, Chicago is 12th in home runs and 9th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Cubs are at .422 (9th) and 17th in isolated power.
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Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Cubs will turn to Jameson Taillon as their starter for today’s game. Through five appearances, he has an ERA of 6.41 and record of 0-2. So far, his batting average allowed is .284 to go along with an OBP allowed of .326.
Taillon’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 25/6. In terms of home runs, he has given up three, and has a SLG allowed of .481.
The Astros will turn to Framber Valdez as their starter for today’s game. Through eight appearances, he has an ERA of 2.38 and record of 3-4. So far, his batting average allowed is .230 to go along with an OBP allowed of .271.
Valdez’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 57/10. In terms of home runs, he has given up five, and has a SLG allowed of .347.
Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Cubs head into the game having gone 2-8 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Cubs they are 3-7 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Astros are 6-4 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Astros have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Cubs are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Astros have a record of 3-0 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
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Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
When looking at some of the recent games between the team’s, the Astros have done a good job as the favorite against the Cubs. In the last three times they were favored, they have gone 2-0. Look for the Astros to take care of business at home.
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