Astros vs Cubs: Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 May 2023
May 14, 2023, 9:09PM
The Houston Astros face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, beginning at 10:10am AEST.
The Astros will send Framber Valdez (3-4, 2.38 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Jameson Taillon (0-2, 6.41 ERA) for the Cubs.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Astros vs Cubs, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Astros vs Cubs
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Tuesday's Houston-CHI Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 64% chance of winning against the Cubs at Minute Maid Park.
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Astros vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.48, Cubs $2.75
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.05), Cubs +1.5 ($1.80)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.83, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Astros to win at $1.48 and the Cubs to win at $2.75.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.05 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.80.
The Over/Under for Astros vs Cubs is set at 7.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs has a 54% chance of going Over.
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Astros vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $2.75 with PointsBet
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.80 with PointsBet (54% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.83 with bet365 (54% probability)
These Astros vs Cubs best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the PointsBet odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Astros vs Cubs: Prediction
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Astros vs Cubs: Preview
The game between the Astros and Cubs at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 10:10am AEST on Tuesday.
- Game: Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Tuesday 16 May 2023
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Houston vs CHI Cubs have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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