Astros vs Cubs: Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 May 2023
May 16, 2023, 12:16AM
The Houston Astros square off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, starting at 10:10am AEST.
The Astros will send Cristian Javier (3-1, 3.47 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs will counter with Justin Steele (6-0, 1.82 ERA).
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Astros vs Cubs, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Astros vs Cubs
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's Houston-CHI Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 59% chance of defeating the Cubs at Minute Maid Park.
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Astros vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.56, Cubs $2.50
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.20), Cubs +1.5 ($1.69)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.87, Under $1.95
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 $1.56 and the Cubs to win at $2.50.
The Astros are 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.20 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.69.
The Over/Under for Astros vs Cubs has been set at 7.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.87 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs has a 52% chance of going Over.
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Astros vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $2.50 with PointsBet (0.7% edge)
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.69 with PointsBet (59% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.87 with bet365 (52% probability)
These Astros vs Cubs best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
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 Wednesday.
- Game: Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday 17 May 2023
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Houston vs CHI Cubs have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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