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The Houston Astros (22-19) will host the Chicago Cubs (19-22), Tuesday at 8:10 PM ET, with the Astros on a 21-game winning run. On the hill for the Astros will be Cristian Javier (3-1), opposed by the Cubs’ Justin Steele (6-0).
The Cubs (+141) take their show on the road to face the favored Astros (-167). The game’s over/under is 7.5.
Astros vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-167)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -113, Under: -108)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Luis Garcia | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jose Urquidy | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Brad Boxberger | 15-Day Injured List | Right Forearm |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Astros and Cubs
Rafael Montero (1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) picked up the win in the Astros’ 6-4 victory over the Cubs yesterday. Alex Bregman led the way offensively, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Michael Fulmer (0.2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Cubs.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have won 13, or 48.1%, of the 27 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Houston has entered 10 games this season favored by -167 or more and is 5-5 in those contests. The implied probability of a win from the Astros, based on the moneyline, is 62.5%. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 20 of 41 chances this season. The Astros are 19-22-0 against the spread in their 41 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 35 | .291 (34) | .397 (16) | .567 (7) | 6% (10) | 22.5% (100) | 12.6% (33) |
| Kyle Tucker | 41 | .264 (74) | .349 (59) | .431 (76) | 3.6% (67) | 14.8% (23) | 12.4% (37) |
| Alex Bregman | 41 | .212 (155) | .324 (100) | .346 (146) | 2.7% (102) | 9.3% (5) | 13.7% (24) |
| Jeremy Pena | 40 | .255 (91) | .302 (134) | .427 (80) | 3.6% (67) | 23.7% (112) | 4.1% (158) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 35 | .303 (17) | .325 (98) | .372 (123) | 0% (163) | 12.6% (14) | 2.6% (168) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have won in eight, or 44.4%, of the 18 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Chicago has been victorious two times in three chances when named as an underdog of at least +141 or worse on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 41.5% chance of pulling out a win. Chicago and their opponents have gone over in 20 of their 41 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Cubs have an against the spread record of 22-19-0 in 41 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 37 | .271 (59) | .337 (74) | .493 (38) | 4.3% (42) | 19% (63) | 8.6% (94) |
| Ian Happ | 40 | .303 (17) | .427 (4) | .462 (59) | 2.2% (112) | 21.9% (96) | 18% (4) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 36 | .242 (110) | .343 (65) | .589 (4) | 8.4% (2) | 35% (168) | 12.6% (33) |
| Dansby Swanson | 40 | .280 (46) | .383 (20) | .408 (96) | 1.6% (138) | 23% (106) | 14.2% (19) |
| Yan Gomes | 23 | .300 (-) | .326 (-) | .538 (-) | 7% (-) | 15.1% (-) | 3.5% (-) |
Astros vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our top pick for Astros vs. Cubs sees the Astros (-167 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we prefer the over on 7.5 runs.