Predictions for Cubs vs. Tigers: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 21
Wednesday’s contest that pits the Chicago Cubs (62-64) versus the Detroit Tigers (61-65) at Wrigley Field should be a close matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 5-4 in favor of the Cubs. Game time is at 8:05 p.m. ET on August 21.
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Cubs vs. Tigers Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 8:05 p.m. ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
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Cubs vs. Tigers Predictions
- Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Tigers 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
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Cubs vs. Tigers Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -161 | +136 | 7.5 | -120 | +100 |
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Cubs Betting Insights
- Chicago has been the favorite in 56 games this season, and has come away with the win 29 times (51.8%) in those contests.
- This season, the Cubs have been victorious 13 times in 14 chances when named as a favorite of at least -161 or better on the moneyline.
- Chicago and its opponents have gone over in 53 of 126 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Cubs played as the moneyline favorite in 10 of their past 15 games, and they went 7-3 in those matchups.
- In its past 15 matchups (all had set totals), Chicago combined with its opponents to go over the total seven times.
Tigers Betting Insights
- Detroit has won 46.8% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (37-42).
- In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +136 or longer, the Tigers have a 5-16 record (winning only 23.8% of their games).
- In the 125 games bookmakers have set an over/under for Detroit, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 65 times (65-56-4).
- The Tigers have played as underdogs in 13 of their past 15 games and won seven of those contests.
- In its past 15 games with a total, Detroit and its opponents have failed to hit the over 11 times.
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Cubs’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 62-64 |
| Home | 35-28 |
| Road | 27-36 |
| One-Run Games | 19-26 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 44-8 |
Tigers’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 61-65 |
| Home | 31-32 |
| Road | 30-33 |
| One-Run Games | 23-22 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 41-6 |
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