The Oakland Athletics (3-13) hope to end their four-game losing run versus the Chicago Cubs (8-6), at 9:40 PM ET on Monday.
As the favorite, the Cubs (-138 on the moneyline to win) take the field at the Athletics (+118). The contest has a set total of 8.
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Cubs vs Athletics Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -138 | +118 | 8 |
Cubs Betting Insights
- The Cubs have been favorites in seven games this season and won four (57.1%) of those contests.
- Chicago has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -138.
- The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 58% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
- Chicago and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of 14 opportunities.
- The Cubs have an ATS record of 9-5-0 in 14 games with a spread this season.
Cubs Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.5 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 3.48 |
| K/9 | 10.0 |
Athletics Betting Insights
- The Athletics have been victorious in three, or 18.8%, of the 16 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- Oakland has a mark of 3-12 in contests where oddsmakers favor it by +118 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Athletics have a 45.9% chance of walking away with the win.
- Oakland and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 11 of its 16 opportunities.
- In 16 games with a line this season, the Athletics have a mark of 7-9-0 against the spread.
Athletics Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 1-9 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.0 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 8.79 |
| K/9 | 6.8 |
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Cubs Probable Pitcher – Hayden Wesneski
- Wesneski helped his team cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
- The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he threw 1 1/3 innings against the Seattle Mariners, giving up two earned runs.
- Wesneski’s team won his only start as a favorite this season.
- Wesneski’s team won in his only start this season.
- The only game started by Wesneski with a total this season hit the over.
Cubs Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rucker | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Brad Boxberger | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Keegan Thompson | 3 | 6.1 | 6 | 1.42 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Merryweather | 3 | 4.2 | 4 | 15.43 | 0 | 0 |
| Adbert Alzolay | 3 | 4.2 | 6 | 1.93 | 1 | 0 |
Athletics Probable Pitcher – Kyle Muller
- Muller makes the start for the Athletics, his fourth of the season. He is 0-0 with a 5.52 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent outing on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, the left-hander went four innings, giving up six earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- Muller heads into this matchup with two outings of five or more innings pitched this season.
- The Athletics have been the moneyline underdog in three of Muller’s starts this season, and they went 1-2 in those games.
- Muller’s team has put together a 1-2 record in his three starts.
- Muller has had three starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in two of those outings.
Athletics Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Jackson | 9 | 8 | 10 | 1.13 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Moll | 8 | 5.2 | 3 | 3.18 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor May | 7 | 5.2 | 6 | 7.94 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeurys Familia | 7 | 6.2 | 3 | 10.80 | 0 | 0 |
| Dany Jimenez | 7 | 6.2 | 4 | 5.40 | 0 | 0 |
Cubs Hitting Trends
- The Cubs have a 4-1 record in games this season when they smash two or more homers.
- Chicago has racked up at least five extra-base hits in four games this season, and won every time.
- The club has collected eight or more hits eight times this season, and has a 6-2 record in those games.
- Chicago is 5-2 in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
- The Cubs have drawn at least five walks in three games this season, and are 2-1 in those contests.
Athletics Hitting Trends
- They have won one of the six games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
- Oakland is 25th in MLB with a .370 slugging percentage.
- In eight games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 1-7.
- In six games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 1-5.
- The Athletics rank 23rd in the majors with an on-base percentage of .313.
Cubs vs. Athletics Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Cubs (-138)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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