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

The Chicago Cubs (10-6) will try to extend a three-game winning streak on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics (3-15), with first pitch at 3:37 PM ET at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Justin Steele (2-0) will start for the Cubs, and Mason Miller for the Athletics.

Even though the Cubs are playing on the road at the Athletics, they are currently favored on the moneyline at -169, compared to the home team at +143. The over/under for the Cubs-Athletics game is 8.

Cubs vs. Athletics Odds

Run Line

Chicago Cubs (-1.5)

Moneyline

Cubs (-169)

Total

8 Runs (Over: -105, Under: -116)

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

Game Day: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Game Time: 3:37 PM ET
TV Channel: NSPCA
Location: Oakland, California
Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Cubs Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Kyle Hendricks	15-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Codi Heuer	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Ethan Roberts	60-Day Injured List	Elbow

Athletics Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Seth Brown	10-Day Injured List	Oblique
Manny Piña	10-Day Injured List	Wrist
Dany Jimenez	15-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Domingo Acevedo	15-Day Injured List	Back
Paul Blackburn	15-Day Injured List	Finger
Drew Rucinski	15-Day Injured List	Hamstring
Kirby Snead	60-Day Injured List	Shouder
Freddy Tarnok	60-Day Injured List	Undisclosed
Jace Peterson	Day-to-day	Wrist

Last Time Out: Cubs and Athletics

The Cubs defeated the Athletics 4-0 yesterday, with Mark Leiter Jr. getting the win (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K) and Seiya Suzuki leading the way offensively (going 2-for-2). Trevor May (0.1 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Athletics.

Betting Trends

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Cubs have won six out of the nine games in which they’ve been favored. Chicago has played as a favorite of -169 or more once this season and won that game. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 62.8% chance of a victory for the Cubs. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in eight of their 16 chances. The Cubs are 11-5-0 against the spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Patrick Wisdom	16	.281 (63)	.339 (90)	.754 (2)	12.9% (1)	30.6% (164)	6.5% (139)
Nico Hoerner	16	.329 (18)	.382 (49)	.386 (113)	0.0% (158)	7.9% (3)	6.6% (137)
Cody Bellinger	16	.302 (41)	.357 (76)	.492 (57)	4.3% (58)	14.3% (31)	8.6% (107)
Ian Happ	16	.311 (32)	.411 (24)	.508 (47)	2.7% (104)	23.3% (109)	15.1% (34)
Dansby Swanson	16	.344 (14)	.420 (17)	.393 (106)	0.0% (158)	26.1% (141)	11.6% (65)

Athletics Betting Records and Team Stats

The Athletics have been underdogs in 18 games this season and have come away with the win three times (16.7%) in those contests. Oakland has a win-loss record of 3-10 when favored by +143 or worse by bookmakers this year. The Athletics have an implied victory probability of 41.2% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Oakland and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 12 of their 18 opportunities. The Athletics have an against the spread mark of 7-11-0 in 18 games with a line this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Brent Rooker	18	.324 (-)	.395 (-)	.676 (-)	9.3% (-)	16.3% (-)	11.6% (-)
Esteury Ruiz	18	.300 (44)	.382 (49)	.367 (129)	0.0% (158)	16.2% (43)	4.4% (167)
Shea Langeliers	18	.269 (79)	.321 (113)	.481 (59)	5.4% (30)	23.2% (107)	5.4% (155)
Tony Kemp	18	.156 (187)	.247 (179)	.188 (188)	0.0% (158)	12.3% (19)	11.0% (72)
Ramón Laureano	18	.218 (151)	.295 (139)	.436 (84)	3.3% (84)	26.2% (142)	8.2% (110)

Cubs vs. Athletics Picks and Predictions

Our pick for Cubs vs. Athletics is the Cubs (-169 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we prefer the over on 8 runs.