Cubs vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 26 April 2024

The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Houston Astros in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, beginning at 4:20am AEST.

Javier Assad (2-0, 2.11 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Astros are going with Justin Verlander (1-0, 3.00 ERA).

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cubs vs Astros game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs Astros

Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's CHI Cubs-Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 52% chance of winning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs vs Astros: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:

• Head to Head: Cubs $2.10, Astros $1.73
• Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.65), Astros -1.5 ($2.25)
• Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Cubs at $2.10 and the Astros at $1.73.

The Cubs are 1.5-run underdogs against the Astros, with odds of $1.65 currently available at TAB.

For the favourite Astros (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $2.25.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.

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Cubs vs Astros: Best Bets

• Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $2.10 with (2.9% edge)
• Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB (61% probability)
• Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB

These Cubs vs Astros betting tips are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to bring 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 2.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.

Cubs vs Astros: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of CHI Cubs vs Houston on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the CHI Cubs vs Houston match-up at Wrigley Field.

As always, check out our Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Cubs vs Astros: Preview

The game between the Cubs and Astros at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 4:20am AEST on Friday.

• Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros
• Date: Friday 26 April 2024
• Time: 4:20am AEST
• Venue: Wrigley Field

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.

Our CHI Cubs vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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