Patrick Wisdom leads the Chicago Cubs (9-6) into a contest against the Oakland Athletics (3-14) after homering twice in a 10-1 victory over the Athletics. It starts at 9:40 PM ET on Tuesday.
The Athletics (+165 underdog on the moneyline to win) play at home against the Cubs (-195). The contest has an over/under of 8.
The betting facts in the article below reflect odds as of April 18, 2023 at 7:12 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Cubs vs Athletics Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -195 | +165 | 8 |
Cubs Betting Insights
- The Cubs have entered the game as favorites eight times this season and won five of those games.
- Chicago has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -195.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 66.1% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
- Games involving Chicago has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in eight of 15 chances this season.
- The Cubs are 10-5-0 against the spread in their 15 chances this season.
Cubs Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.4 |
| HR | 16 |
| ERA | 3.00 |
| K/9 | 9.7 |
Athletics Betting Insights
- The Athletics have won in three, or 17.6%, of the 17 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
- This year, Oakland has won two of eight games when listed as at least +165 or worse on the moneyline.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Athletics have a 37.7% chance of pulling out a win.
- Oakland’s games have gone over the total in 12 of its 17 opportunities.
- The Athletics have an against the spread record of 7-10-0 in 17 games with a line this season.
Athletics Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 1-9 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.6 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 8.79 |
| K/9 | 6.8 |
If you’re looking for a place to bet on the Cubs or Athletics, look no further than DraftKings Sportsbook, where you can use our link to get the best offer for new depositors!
Cubs Probable Pitcher – Marcus Stroman
- Stroman’s team is 2-1-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed five hits in six innings against the Seattle Mariners.
- Stroman’s team won his only start as a favorite this season.
- Stroman’s team has a 2-1 record in his starts this season.
- In the three games Stroman has started this season, the teams combined to hit the under on the point total each time.
Cubs Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Boxberger | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1.80 | 1 | 1 |
| Keegan Thompson | 4 | 7.1 | 7 | 1.23 | 0 | 0 |
| Adbert Alzolay | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1.50 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Rucker | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Merryweather | 4 | 5.2 | 5 | 12.71 | 0 | 0 |
Athletics Probable Pitcher – Ken Waldichuk
- Waldichuk (0-1 with a 10.20 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Athletics, his fourth of the season.
- The left-hander last appeared on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed 6 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up five hits.
- Waldichuk has pitched five or more innings in a game two times this season entering this matchup.
- The Athletics have been the underdog on the moneyline in three of Waldichuk’s starts this season, and they went 1-2 in those matchups.
- Over Waldichuk’s three starts, his team is 1-2.
- Waldichuk’s starts went over the run total two times in three games with a set total this season.
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 |
| Jeurys Familia | 8 | 7.2 | 3 | 9.39 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor May | 7 | 5.2 | 6 | 7.94 | 0 | 0 |
| Dany Jimenez | 7 | 6.2 | 4 | 5.40 | 0 | 0 |
Cubs Hitting Trends
- The Cubs are 5-1 this season in games when they hit at least two homers.
- Chicago has won each of its four games this season when racking up five or more extra-base hits.
- The team has notched eight or more hits 10 times this season, and has an 8-2 record in those games.
- Chicago has a 6-2 record in games this season when it scored five or more runs.
- The Cubs have drawn five or more walks in three games this season, and are 2-1 in those contests.
Athletics Hitting Trends
- They are 1-5 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
- Oakland’s .362 slugging percentage ranks 26th in MLB.
- In nine games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 1-8.
- In six games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 1-5.
- The Athletics rank 22nd in MLB with an on-base percentage of .309.
Cubs vs. Athletics Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Cubs (-195)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
Ready to bet? Check out our great offer for new users at DraftKings, no promo code required!
Odds subject to change. Not all offers available in all areas. See DraftKings for offer details, terms and conditions. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.
