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Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs will hit the field on Wednesday at Progressive Field against Alex Cobb, who is expected to start for the Cleveland Guardians. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET. The favored Guardians have -136 moneyline odds against the underdog Cubs, who are listed at +115. Cleveland is a 1.5-run favorite (at +153 odds). An 8-run over/under has been listed in this game.
Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Guardians-Cubs game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Check out the best moments between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, August 13.
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Guardians vs. Cubs Game Information & Odds
- When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: BSGL
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | -136 | +115 | 8 | -113 | -108 | -1.5 | +153 | -185 |
Guardians vs. Cubs Prediction
- Score Prediction: Guardians 6, Cubs 5
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Guardians 53%, Cubs 47%
Guardians vs. Cubs Betting Insights
- The Guardians have entered the game as favorites 75 times this season and won 50, or 66.7%, of those games.
- This season Cleveland has won 23 of its 37 games, or 62.2%, when favored by at least -136 on the moneyline.
- The Guardians have a 57.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- The Cubs have been victorious in 32, or 48.5%, of the 66 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- This year, Chicago has won 15 of 29 games when listed as at least +115 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 46.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
Guardians Recent Betting Performance
- The Guardians went 1-2 across the three games they were moneyline favorites in their last 10 matchups.
- Over their last 10 outings -- all had a set run total -- the Guardians and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total five times.
- The Guardians' ATS record is 3-7-0 over their past 10 games.
Guardians Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 4.96 |
| K/9 | 7.7 |
Guardians Player Insights
- Jose Ramirez paces the Guardians in home runs (31) and runs batted in (97).
- Among all MLB hitters, Ramirez ranks 24th in batting average, 53rd in on-base percentage, and 12th in slugging.
- Ramirez has collected a hit in three straight games. In his last five games he is hitting .350 with two doubles, a home run, a walk and an RBI.
- Josh Naylor is batting .247 with 18 doubles, 26 home runs and 45 walks.
- Naylor is 11th in home runs and fifth in RBI among all MLB batters this season.
- Steven Kwan has a team-best batting average of .323.
- Andres Gimenez is hitting .254 with 17 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 20 walks.
Guardians Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brennan | 1.5 (+165) | 1.5 (-105) | 0.5 (+700) | 0.5 (+180) |
| Jhonkensy Noel | 0.5 (-185) | 1.5 (+125) | 0.5 (+370) | 0.5 (+145) |
| Steven Kwan | 1.5 (+155) | 1.5 (-105) | 0.5 (+1000) | 0.5 (+230) |
| Andrés Giménez | 0.5 (-255) | 1.5 (+125) | 0.5 (+850) | 0.5 (+185) |
| Lane Thomas | 0.5 (-200) | 1.5 (+135) | 0.5 (+600) | 0.5 (+170) |
Learn more about this Guardians vs. Cubs matchup on Fox Sports.
Cubs Recent Betting Performance
- The Cubs have played as underdogs in five of their past 10 games and have gone 3-2 in those contests.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Cubs and their opponents have failed to hit the over four times.
- The Cubs have six wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.
Cubs Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 3.07 |
| K/9 | 8 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Isaac Paredes is hitting .239 with 22 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs and 58 walks.
- In all of MLB, Paredes is 48th in home runs and 40th in RBI.
- Hoerner is hitting .258 with 23 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 36 walks.
- Hoerner ranks 260th among all hitters in MLB in homers, and 180th in RBI.
- Ian Happ has been a significant run producer for the Cubs with 20 home runs and 67 runs batted in.
- Cody Bellinger leads the team in batting average with a high-water mark of .276.
Cubs Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | 0.5 (-215) | 1.5 (+135) | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+195) |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | 0.5 (-205) | 1.5 (+135) | 0.5 (+750) | 0.5 (+170) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 0.5 (-220) | 1.5 (+125) | 0.5 (+500) | 0.5 (+170) |
| Nico Hoerner | 0.5 (-240) | 1.5 (+140) | 0.5 (+1500) | 0.5 (+190) |
| Ian Happ | 0.5 (-225) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+500) | 0.5 (+190) |
Cubs vs. Guardians Highlights | MLB on FOX
Check out the best moments between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, August 13.
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