- The Cubs are -175 favorites vs the Athletics
- Athletics vs Cubs Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Oakland Athletics (+145) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-175) on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20pm EDT in Chicago, IL.
This season, the Athletics are 66-86 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 74-77 ATS.
Athletics vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:
- Athletics starting pitcher: Brady Basso 1-0, 1.23 ERA
- Cubs starting pitcher: Justin Steele 5-5, 3.09 ERA
Athletics vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Athletics | +1.5 -150 | O 7.5 -110 | +145 |
| Cubs | -1.5 +125 | U 7.5 -110 | -175 |
Athletics vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 56.4% 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 Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:
- Lawrence Butler has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 27 games (+21.60 Units / 41% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 33 of his last 46 games (+18.95 Units / 36% ROI)
- Lawrence Butler has hit the Total Bases Over in 21 of his last 27 games (+17.20 Units / 51% ROI)
- Lawrence Butler has hit the Home Runs Over in 7 of his last 22 games (+16.15 Units / 73% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Singles Over in 23 of his last 36 games (+14.70 Units / 40% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Wednesday‘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 15 games (+22.00 Units / 147% ROI)
- Dansby Swanson has hit the Runs Over in 19 of his last 26 games (+17.65 Units / 63% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 28 of his last 35 games (+17.25 Units / 28% ROI)
- Cody Bellinger has hit the Total Bases Over in 27 of his last 43 games (+14.95 Units / 28% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Singles Over in 22 of his last 34 games (+14.60 Units / 42% ROI)
Athletics Best Bets Today:
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 66 games (+13.15 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 41 of their last 66 games (+11.95 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 away games (+8.80 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 46 of their last 82 games (+5.35 Units / 5% ROI)
Cubs Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 57 games at home (+15.15 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 64 games (+11.12 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 46 games (+10.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 25 of their last 40 games (+7.26 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 15 of their last 24 games at home (+6.55 Units / 19% ROI)
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 82-70 against the Run Line (-2.4 Units / -1.21% ROI).
- 66-86 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -0.22% ROI
- 71-78 when betting on the total runs Over for -15.5 Units / -9.26% ROI
- 78-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.6 Units / -0.36% ROI
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 74-77 against the Run Line (-16.2 Units / -7.97% ROI).
- 77-74 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.37 Units / 0.2% ROI
- 71-75 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.7 Units / -7.02% ROI
- 75-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.77 Units / -1.67% ROI
Cubs vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker (OAK) | 0.5 +350 | 0.5 -450 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -650 |
| Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -750 |
| Zack Gelof (OAK) | 0.5 +675 | 0.5 -1100 |
| JJ Bleday (OAK) | 0.5 +675 | 0.5 -1100 |
Cubs vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +175 |
| Brent Rooker (OAK) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +160 |
| Lawrence Butler (OAK) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Jacob Wilson (OAK) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +140 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +140 |
Cubs vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker (OAK) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
| Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| JJ Bleday (OAK) | 0.5 +210 | 0.5 -300 |
| Jacob Wilson (OAK) | 0.5 +225 | 0.5 -300 |
Cubs vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele (CHC) | 5.5 -120 | 5.5 -110 |
| Brady Basso (OAK) | 4.5 +125 | 4.5 -165 |
Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Brady Basso has pitched 12.2 straight innings without allowing an earned run — Kevin Kelly has the longest active streak at 25.0.
Brady Basso has allowed no extra-base hits in his last 9.1 innings pitched — Brusdar Graterol has the longest active streak at 32.2.
Opponents are hitting just .056 (1-for-18) against Brady Basso when going through the lineup the second time in a game in his last two starts — tied for best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .221 — 100th Percentile.
Brady Basso has allowed an OPS of just .452 (43 PA’s) in his last two starts — 10th best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .656 — 89th Percentile.
Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 45% of the time (1,431/3,178) in non-two strike counts since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 124 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.
Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 46% of the time (570/1,242) on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 124 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.
Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 44% of the time (607/1,370) in non-two strike counts this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 60 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.
Justin Steele has allowed a slugging percentage of just .142 (15 Total Bases / 106 ABs) on low non-fastballs this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 60 total IP; League Avg: .316 — 99th 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 140-88 (.614) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .720.
The Athletics are just 13-23 (.361) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Athletics are just 14-47 (.230) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .428.
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: .534.
The Cubs are 29-10 (.744) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .643.
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: .899.
Athletics Hitting Stats & Trends
The Athletics are batting just .218 against division opponents since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.
The Athletics are batting just .210 with two outs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .236.
The Athletics are batting just .219 at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.
Athletics hitters are slugging just .368 against RHP since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .403.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
Cubs hitters have an OBP of .325 (8,884 PA’s) against RHP since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .316.
The Cubs are batting .286 in lefty-lefty matchups since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .239.
The Cubs are batting .315 on the road this month (7 games) — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .238.
Cubs hitters have drawn 852 walks in 8,884 PA’s (10%) against RHP since last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Athletics Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Athletics pitchers since last season — 2nd 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%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Athletics pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 5.42 (1335.0 IP) on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.34.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Cubs pitchers have an ERA of 3.15 (660.0 IP) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 3.97.
Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 72 double plays in 1,050 opportunities (7%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.
Cubs pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 36% of their games this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.
Cubs pitchers have walked 120 of 1,339 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Cubs vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Chicago Cubs – No Injuries Reported
- Oakland Athletics – No Injuries Reported
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