Predictions for Cubs vs. Tigers: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 22
Thursday’s game between the Chicago Cubs (62-65) and Detroit Tigers (62-65) matching up at Wrigley Field has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Cubs, so expect a tight matchup. The game will start at 2:20 p.m. ET on August 22.
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Cubs vs. Tigers Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:20 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 | -135 | +114 | 7.5 | -112 | -108 |
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Cubs Betting Insights
- Chicago has been victorious in 29, or 50.9%, of the 57 contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
- This season, the Cubs have been victorious 20 times in 29 chances when named as a favorite of at least -135 or shorter on the moneyline.
- Chicago and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 54 of 127 opportunities.
- The Cubs went 7-4 across the 11 games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
- In its past 15 matchups — all had a set run total — Chicago and its opponents combined to hit the over on the total seven times.
Tigers Betting Insights
- Detroit has won 47.5% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (38-42).
- The Tigers have gone 18-27 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +114 or longer (40%).
- Detroit has played in 126 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 66 times (66-56-4).
- In 13 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Tigers have a record of 7-6.
- 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 | 62-65 |
| Home | 35-29 |
| Road | 27-36 |
| One-Run Games | 19-26 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 44-8 |
Tigers’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 62-65 |
| Home | 31-32 |
| Road | 31-33 |
| One-Run Games | 23-22 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 42-6 |
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