Astros vs Cubs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

The Chicago Cubs (19-23) will visit the Houston Astros (23-19), Wednesday at 8:10 PM ET, with the Astros on a 22-game winning run. On the hill for the Astros will be J.P. France (1-0), opposed by the Cubs’ Drew Smyly (4-1).

The Astros are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-165) at home over the Cubs (+140). The game has an over/under of 8.5 runs.

Astros vs. Cubs Odds

Run Line

Houston Astros (-1.5)

Moneyline

Astros (-165)

Total

8.5 Runs (Over: -121, Under: +101)

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When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Cubs

Game Day: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
TV Channel: SNSW
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
Jose Urquidy	15-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Luis Garcia	15-Day Injured List	Elbow
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
Adrian Sampson	60-Day Injured List	Knee
Ethan Roberts	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Cody Bellinger	Day-to-day	Leg

Last Time Out: Astros and Cubs

Yesterday, the Astros picked up a 7-3 win over the Cubs, with Cristian Javier (6.0 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 5 K) registering the win for the Astros. Mauricio Dubon went 2-for-4 with two doubles to lead the offensive attack. Justin Steele (6.0 IP, 5 R, 5 H, 8 K) was credited with the loss for the Cubs.

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Astros Betting Records and Team Stats

The Astros have been favorites in 28 games this season and won 14 (50%) of those contests. Houston has a record of 6-5 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -165 on the moneyline. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 62.3% chance of a victory for the Astros. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 21 of 42 chances this season. The Astros are 20-22-0 ATS in their 42 games with a spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Yordan Alvarez	36	.298 (25)	.400 (12)	.573 (8)	5.8% (15)	23.2% (108)	12.3% (35)
Kyle Tucker	42	.264 (76)	.347 (64)	.432 (79)	3.5% (71)	15% (25)	12.1% (41)
Alex Bregman	42	.210 (160)	.328 (98)	.344 (154)	2.7% (104)	9.1% (5)	14% (21)
Jeremy Pena	41	.255 (90)	.301 (135)	.422 (91)	3.5% (71)	23.7% (115)	4% (165)
Mauricio Dubon	36	.309 (13)	.329 (97)	.389 (118)	0% (167)	12.9% (16)	2.6% (172)

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cubs have been chosen as underdogs in 19 games this year and have walked away with the win eight times (42.1%) in those games. This season, Chicago has come away with a win two times in five chances when named as an underdog of at least +140 or longer on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 41.7% chance of pulling out a win. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 21 of their 42 opportunities. The Cubs have posted a record of 22-20-0 against the spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Cody Bellinger	37	.271 (63)	.337 (77)	.493 (40)	4.3% (46)	19% (62)	8.6% (97)
Ian Happ	41	.295 (28)	.418 (5)	.450 (69)	2.2% (117)	22% (96)	17.6% (5)
Patrick Wisdom	37	.240 (111)	.340 (72)	.584 (6)	8.3% (2)	35.4% (172)	12.5% (34)
Dansby Swanson	41	.273 (60)	.374 (29)	.398 (109)	1.6% (144)	23% (106)	13.9% (22)
Yan Gomes	23	.300 (-)	.326 (-)	.538 (-)	7% (-)	15.1% (-)	3.5% (-)

Astros vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions

Our pick for this matchup is the Astros to pick up the win (-165 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go under the total (8.5 runs).