The Houston Astros (-110) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-110) on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40pm EDT in Chicago, IL.
This season, the Astros are 7-17 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 16-6 ATS.
Astros vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:
- Astros starting pitcher: Spencer Arrighetti 0-2, 11.58 ERA
- Cubs starting pitcher: Jameson Taillon 1-0, 1.80 ERA
Astros vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
Astros vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 51.6% 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 Astros players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:
- player high – away
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:
- player high – home
Astros Best Bets Today:
- The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 48 away games (+20.35 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 40 of their last 60 away games (+16.18 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 40 of their last 62 away games (+15.50 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 37 of their last 61 games (+15.00 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 51 away games (+13.80 Units / 23% ROI)
Cubs Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 38 of their last 66 games (+9.21 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.75 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games at home (+7.75 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 36 of their last 68 games at home (+7.75 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 61 games at home (+6.79 Units / 10% ROI)
Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Astros are 8-16 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).
- 7-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 16-6 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).
- 14-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Cubs vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | 0.5 +400 | 0.5 -550 |
| Christopher Morel (CHC) | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -1000 |
| Kyle Tucker (HOU) | 0.5 +650 | 0.5 -1000 |
| Yainer Diaz (HOU) | 0.5 +750 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Matt Mervis (CHC) | 0.5 +750 | 0.5 -1200 |
Cubs vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner (CHC) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +190 |
| Yainer Diaz (HOU) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +160 |
| Jeremy Pena (HOU) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +160 |
| Jose Altuve (HOU) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Alex Bregman (HOU) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
Cubs vs Astros RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -250 |
| Alex Bregman (HOU) | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -250 |
| Yainer Diaz (HOU) | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -250 |
| Christopher Morel (CHC) | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -250 |
| Kyle Tucker (HOU) | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -250 |
Cubs vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Spencer Arrighetti has limited playing time.
Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Jameson Taillon has walked 19 of 745 right-handed batters (3%) since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 138 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 99th Percentile.
Jameson Taillon has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 86.5 MPH on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season (148 balls in play) — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 138 total IP; League Avg: 89.9
Jameson Taillon has a first-pitch strike rate of 70% (474/673) since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 73 total IP; League Avg: 62% — 100th Percentile.
Jameson Taillon has walked 9 of 337 right-handed batters (3%) since last season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 73 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 97th Percentile.