Cubs vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 August 2023
Last updated: Aug 19, 2023, 6:22PM | Published: Aug 19, 2023, 5:20AM
The Chicago Cubs take on the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, beginning at 4:20am AEST.
The Cubs will have Justin Steele (13-3, 2.79 ERA) start, while the Royals are going with Brady Singer (8-8, 4.91 ERA).
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Cubs vs Royals, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Royals
Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's CHI Cubs-Kansas City MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 63% chance of winning against the Royals at Wrigley Field.
More: Cubs vs Royals Simulated 10,000 Times
Cubs vs Royals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.44, Royals $2.85
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($1.90), Royals +1.5 ($1.90)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 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 Cubs at $1.44 and the Royals at $2.85.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Royals, with odds of $1.90 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.90.
The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 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 analytics model, the Royals (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has a 52% chance of staying Under.
Looking for a new way to bet on this Cubs vs Royals game? Join PointsBet now and check out the world's most exciting sports betting format, Spread Betting.
More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports
Cubs vs Royals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.85 with PointsBet (1.4% edge)
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $1.90 with PointsBet (55% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 9.5 at $2.00 with PointsBet
These Cubs vs Royals best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
We highly recommend betting on this Cubs vs Royals game at PointsBet, where you can use our cutting-edge predictions to bet on MLB and more. Create your PointsBet account now!
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our recommended option because of the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published 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 9.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.00) that are available from PointsBet.
Cubs vs Royals: Prediction
For more information, click or tap See Matchup.
Stats Insider has full coverage of CHI Cubs vs Kansas City on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the CHI Cubs vs Kansas City game at Wrigley Field.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Cubs vs Royals: Preview
The game between the Cubs and Royals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 4:20am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Sunday 20 August 2023
- 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 predictions for CHI Cubs vs Kansas City have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
If you decide to use our predictions for betting purposes, it's vital to gamble responsibly and know when to stop. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
More on MLB
Stats Insider is your go-to source for betting on the MLB in Australia, with the latest MLB betting news, predictions for every MLB game, and futures probabilities for the MLB.
