Blue Jays vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 12 August 2023
Last updated: Aug 11, 2023, 11:09PM | Published: Aug 10, 2023, 11:20PM
The Toronto Blue Jays play the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Rogers Centre on Saturday, beginning at 9:07am AEST.
The Blue Jays will send José Berríos (9-7, 3.38 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs are going with Javier Assad (1-2, 3.35 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Blue Jays vs Cubs, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Blue Jays vs Cubs
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Toronto-CHI Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Blue Jays a 56% chance of defeating the Cubs at Rogers Centre.
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Blue Jays vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Rogers Centre are shown here:
- Head to Head: Blue Jays $1.67, Cubs $2.30
- Line: Blue Jays -1.5 ($2.30), Cubs +1.5 ($1.67)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $2.00, Under $1.83
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Blue Jays at $1.67 and the Cubs at $2.30.
The Blue Jays are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.30 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.67.
The Over/Under for Blue Jays vs Cubs sits at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.83.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Blue Jays vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $2.30 with PointsBet (0.5% edge)
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.67 with PointsBet (61% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 9 at $2.00 with PointsBet
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While the Blue Jays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 9 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.00) that are available from PointsBet.
Blue Jays vs Cubs: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Toronto vs CHI Cubs on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
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Blue Jays vs Cubs: Preview
The match-up between the Blue Jays and Cubs at Rogers Centre is scheduled to commence at 9:07am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday 12 August 2023
- Time: 9:07am AEST
- Venue: Rogers Centre
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
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