- The Cubs are -160 favorites vs the Tigers
- Tigers vs Cubs Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Detroit Tigers (+135) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-160) on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Chicago, IL.
This season, the Tigers are 61-64 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 59-66 ATS.
Tigers vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:
- Tigers starting pitcher: Undecided 0-0, 0.00 ERA
- Cubs starting pitcher: Javier Assad 5-3, 3.20 ERA
Tigers vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Tigers | +1.5 -160 | O 7.5 -105 | +135 |
| Cubs | -1.5 +135 | U 7.5 -115 | -160 |
Tigers vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 55.6% 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 Tigers players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:
- Kerry Carpenter has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 10 games (+24.40 Units / 244% ROI)
- Colt Keith has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 23 games (+11.55 Units / 25% ROI)
- Parker Meadows has hit the Singles Over in 9 of his last 12 games (+11.10 Units / 93% ROI)
- Parker Meadows has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.90 Units / 51% ROI)
- Parker Meadows has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.80 Units / 55% 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:
- Ian Happ has hit the Home Runs Over in 12 of his last 43 games (+32.45 Units / 75% ROI)
- Isaac Paredes has hit the Singles Under in 37 of his last 45 games (+24.50 Units / 35% ROI)
- Isaac Paredes has hit the Hits Under in 25 of his last 35 games (+23.75 Units / 68% ROI)
- Isaac Paredes has hit the Total Bases Under in 27 of his last 36 games (+18.35 Units / 38% ROI)
- Isaac Paredes has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 26 of his last 35 games (+15.30 Units / 34% ROI)
Tigers Best Bets Today:
- The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 38 games (+18.75 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 14 of their last 21 away games (+12.70 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 21 away games (+11.95 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 16 of their last 21 away games (+10.80 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 40 games (+10.35 Units / 24% ROI)
Cubs Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 63 of their last 113 games (+12.40 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 46 games at home (+10.30 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 28 of their last 46 games at home (+8.20 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 38 games (+6.30 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+6.15 Units / 35% ROI)
Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 66-59 against the Run Line (+1.6 Units / 0.94% ROI).
- 61-64 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.8 Units / -1.98% ROI
- 63-55 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.6 Units / 1.94% ROI
- 55-63 when betting on the total runs Under for -14.35 Units / -10.66% ROI
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 59-66 against the Run Line (-20.2 Units / -11.72% ROI).
- 61-64 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.45 Units / -2.93% ROI
- 54-67 when betting on the total runs Over for -19.75 Units / -14.34% ROI
- 67-54 when betting on the total runs Under for +7.7 Units / 5.6% ROI
Cubs vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Torkelson (DET) | 0.5 +600 | 0.5 -900 |
| Riley Greene (DET) | 0.5 +675 | 0.5 -1100 |
| Kerry Carpenter (DET) | 0.5 +675 | 0.5 -1100 |
| Parker Meadows (DET) | 0.5 +750 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Jace Jung (DET) | 0.5 +800 | 0.5 -1400 |
Cubs vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith (DET) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +190 |
| Riley Greene (DET) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +175 |
| Kerry Carpenter (DET) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Javier Baez (DET) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
| Parker Meadows (DET) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
Cubs vs Tigers RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith (DET) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
| Kerry Carpenter (DET) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
| Matt Vierling (DET) | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -225 |
| Spencer Torkelson (DET) | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -250 |
| Riley Greene (DET) | 0.5 +195 | 0.5 -275 |
Cubs vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Assad (CHC) | 4.5 -110 | 4.5 -120 |
Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Alex Faedo has a strike rate of just 56% (186/329) in two strike counts this season — tied for lowest among AL Relievers; League Avg: 65% — second Percentile.
Alex Faedo has a strike rate of just 56% (186/329) in two strike counts this season — 2nd lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 65% — second Percentile.
Alex Faedo has allowed an OBP of .397 (121 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — 3rd highest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: .303 — third Percentile.
Alex Faedo has allowed an OPS of .916 (123 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — highest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: .670 — 0 Percentile.
Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents are hitting just .142 (31-for-219) against Javier Assad with runners in scoring position since the 2022 season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 179 total IP; League Avg: .249 — 100th Percentile.
Javier Assad has thrown his breaking pitches for a strike just 47% (338/713) of the time since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 114 total IP; League Avg: 62% — 0 Percentile.
Javier Assad has allowed an OBP of just .230 (226 PA’s) with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 114 total IP; League Avg: .322 — 100th Percentile.
Javier Assad has allowed an OPS of just .436 (230 PA’s) with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 114 total IP; League Avg: .738 — 100th Percentile.
Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Tigers are 11-46 (.193) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .105.
The Tigers are 27-4 (.871) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .705.
The Tigers are just 48-6 (.889) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .946.
The Tigers are 28-3 (.903) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .757.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers
The Cubs are just 51-49 (.510) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .585.
The Cubs are 18-10 (.643) after a home loss this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .532.
The Cubs are just 13-179 (.068) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .096.
The Cubs are just 8-110 (.068) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .102.
Tigers Hitting Stats & Trends
Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .300 (10,703 PA’s) since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.
The Tigers are batting just .309 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .339.
Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .295 (16,573 PA’s) since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.
The Tigers are batting just .288 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .331.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
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Tigers Pitching Stats & Trends
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Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 56 double plays in 888 opportunities (6%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.
Cubs pitchers have an ERA of 3.19 (561.0 IP) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 3.97.
Cubs pitchers have walked 96 of 1,107 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Cubs pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 34% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.
Cubs vs. Tigers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Shane Greene (Chicago Cubs): Undisclosed, 60-Day IL
- Ben Brown (Chicago Cubs): Neck, 15-Day IL
- Nick Madrigal (Chicago Cubs): Hand, 7-Day IL
- Matt Mervis (Chicago Cubs): Hand, 7-Day IL
- Luis Vazquez (Chicago Cubs): Undisclosed, 7-Day IL
- Yency Almonte (Chicago Cubs): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Keegan Thompson (Chicago Cubs): Ribs, 15-Day IL
- Jordan Wicks (Chicago Cubs): Oblique, 60-Day IL
- Hayden Wesneski (Chicago Cubs): Forearm, 15-Day IL
- Luke Little (Chicago Cubs): Lat, 60-Day IL
- Caleb Kilian (Chicago Cubs): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Adbert Alzolay (Chicago Cubs): Forearm, 60-Day IL
- Reese Olson (Detroit Tigers): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
- Alex Lange (Detroit Tigers): Lat, 60-Day IL
- Matt Manning (Detroit Tigers): Lat, 7-Day IL
- Parker Meadows (Detroit Tigers): Hamstring, 10-Day IL
- Matthew Boyd (Detroit Tigers): Elbow, 15-Day IL
- Sawyer Gipson-Long (Detroit Tigers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Eddys Leonard (Detroit Tigers): Undisclosed, 7-Day IL
- Brendan White (Detroit Tigers): Elbow, 7-Day IL
- Casey Mize (Detroit Tigers): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
- Kerry Carpenter (Detroit Tigers): Back, 60-Day IL
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