- The Cubs are -160 favorites vs the Athletics
- Athletics vs Cubs Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
- Athletics / Cubs TV Channel: MARQ | NSCA
The Oakland Athletics (+135) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-160) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40pm EDT in Chicago, IL.
This season, the Athletics are 65-86 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 74-76 ATS.
Athletics vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:
- Athletics starting pitcher: Mitch Spence 7-9, 4.36 ERA
- Cubs starting pitcher: Jordan Wicks 2-3, 5.19 ERA
Athletics vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Athletics | +1.5 -160 | O 8.5 -120 | +135 |
| Cubs | -1.5 +135 | U 8.5 +100 | -160 |
Athletics vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 53.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:
- Lawrence Butler has hit the Hits Over in 24 of his last 26 games (+20.60 Units / 41% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Home Runs Over in 11 of his last 25 away games (+20.15 Units / 81% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 35 of his last 50 games (+18.95 Units / 33% ROI)
- Lawrence Butler has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 26 games (+15.65 Units / 48% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Singles Over in 22 of his last 35 games (+13.70 Units / 39% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Christian Bethancour has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 14 games (+23.00 Units / 164% ROI)
- Dansby Swanson has hit the Runs Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+18.65 Units / 69% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 27 of his last 34 games (+16.25 Units / 27% ROI)
- Cody Bellinger has hit the Total Bases Over in 26 of his last 42 games (+13.95 Units / 27% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Singles Over in 21 of his last 33 games (+13.40 Units / 39% ROI)
Athletics Best Bets Today:
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 65 games (+11.85 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 40 of their last 65 games (+10.95 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 away games (+7.80 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 42 of their last 73 away games (+6.15 Units / 7% ROI)
Cubs Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 56 games at home (+14.15 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 63 games (+12.62 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+11.30 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 25 of their last 39 games (+8.26 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+8.15 Units / 25% ROI)
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 81-70 against the Run Line (-3.4 Units / -1.73% ROI).
- 65-86 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -1.03% ROI
- 71-77 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.4 Units / -8.66% ROI
- 77-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.6 Units / -0.96% ROI
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 74-76 against the Run Line (-15.2 Units / -7.52% ROI).
- 77-73 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.87 Units / 1.01% ROI
- 71-74 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.6 Units / -6.4% ROI
- 74-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.77 Units / -2.29% ROI
Cubs vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker (OAK) | 0.5 +400 | 0.5 -550 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -700 |
| Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | 0.5 +550 | 0.5 -800 |
| Ian Happ (CHC) | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -1000 |
| JJ Bleday (OAK) | 0.5 +650 | 0.5 -1100 |
Cubs vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Nico Hoerner (CHC) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +190 |
| Brent Rooker (OAK) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Dansby Swanson (CHC) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +175 |
| Lawrence Butler (OAK) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
Cubs vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -200 |
| Cody Bellinger (CHC) | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -210 |
| Brent Rooker (OAK) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -210 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
| Isaac Paredes (CHC) | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -225 |
Cubs vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Wicks (CHC) | 4.5 -145 | 4.5 +110 |
| Mitch Spence (OAK) | 4.5 +110 | 4.5 -145 |
Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Mitch Spence has located his fastballs down 59% of the time (189/318) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 60 total IP; League Avg: 28% — 99th Percentile.
Mitch Spence has located his fastballs down 59% of the time (189/318) since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 124 total IP; League Avg: 28% — 99th Percentile.
Left-handed batters are hitting .405 (15-for-37) against Mitch Spence this month (3 games) — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .242 — third Percentile.
Mitch Spence has not walked any of the 29 batters that he has faced vs left-handed batters in his last two starts — tied for best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 9% — 100th Percentile.
Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Jordan Wicks has allowed an OPS of 1.364 (27 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this month (3 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .646 — first Percentile.
Jordan Wicks has allowed an OPS of 1.058 (30 PA’s) with two-strikes this month (3 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .473 — first Percentile.
Jordan Wicks has walked 5 of 27 batters (18%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (3 games) — tied for 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 8% — fourth Percentile.
Jordan Wicks has allowed an OBP of .433 (30 PA’s) with two-strikes this month (3 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .232 — first Percentile.
Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Athletics are 7-1 (.875) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .582.
The Athletics are just 14-47 (.230) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .428.
The Athletics are just 29-80 (.266) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .420.
The Athletics are just 170-248 (.407) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .536.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics
The Cubs are 22-12 (.647) after a home loss this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .533.
The Cubs are just 55-49 (.529) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .589.
The Cubs are just 60-12 (.833) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .898.
The Cubs are 29-10 (.744) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .642.
Athletics Hitting Stats & Trends
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .291 (8,556 PA’s) at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .294 (12,983 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .314.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .301 (8,652 PA’s) against RHP since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.
The Athletics are batting just .122 on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .153.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
The Cubs are batting .287 in lefty-lefty matchups since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .239.
The Cubs are batting .263 against LHP since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .250.
The Cubs are batting .226 with two-strikes this month (14 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .165.
The Cubs are batting .315 on the road this month (7 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .237.
Athletics Pitching Stats & Trends
Athletics pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% with runners in scoring position since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 5.44 (1326.0 IP) on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.33.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Athletics pitchers since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Athletics pitchers had allowed a run 42% of the time after an opposing score in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 71 double plays in 1,040 opportunities (7%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.
The Cubs have allowed 3.50 runs per game (252/72) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.41.
Cubs pitchers have an ERA of 3.14 (651.0 IP) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 3.97.
The Cubs pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 88.3 MPH in the 2023 season (4,045 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0
Cubs vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Chicago Cubs – No Injuries Reported
- Oakland Athletics – No Injuries Reported
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