Download App
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)
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.