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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Tigers vs. Cubs on August 21, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, August 21st 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Tigers
The Cubs take on the Tigers on Monday, August 21st 2023 at Comerica Park, Detroit. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (64-59) vs. Detroit Tigers (57-67)
- Date: Monday, August 21st 2023
- Time: 6:40 ET
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit
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Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Chicago Cubs host the Detroit Tigers, they have a record of 64-59, placing them 2nd in the NL Central. In their 58 on the road, the Cubs have a record of just 29-29.
With an above .500 record against the runline at 65-58, Chicago has been favored 50.4% of the time this season. The team's over/under record comes in at 63-55 with an average betting line of 9.
Cubs starter Javier Assad comes into the game with a record of just 2-2. Javier Assad boasts an ERA of 3.10. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .224 against him. So far, Assad has given up seven home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .293. With a total of 28 walks, Assad has a WHIP of 1.25.
Chicago enters play averaging 5 runs per game, placing them 5th in the MLB. As a team, the Cubs are batting a healthy .254, placing them 8th in the league. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 151 home runs (11th). Chicago's overall OBP of .331 is good for 5th in the league.
Detroit Tigers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago hoping to improve on their record of just 57-67, placing them 3rd in the AL Central Detroit has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 26-33.
With an above .500 record against the runline, Detroit has been favored 21 times in 124 games played so far. The team's over/under record comes in at 60-60 with an average betting line of 8.
Alex Faedo gets the starting nod for Detroit, looking to improve his overall record of 2-4. Alex Faedo will be looking to bring down an ERA of 5.16. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .200 against him. Alex Faedo has given up nine home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .283. Faedo's WHIP of .99 comes along with a total of 11 walks allowed.
Detroit's' offense comes into this game averaging just 4 runs per game, placing them 28th in the MLB. So far, the Tigers have combined for a team batting average of .235, placing them 18th in the league. So far, the team is the 21st-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 125 deep shots. Detroit's OBP of .300 places them 21st in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Tigers
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and Detroit, the Cubs are the betting favorite at -136 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 57.63%. The MLB predictive model shows the Tigers pulling off the upset over Chicago. It is recommended to take Detroit on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Tigers Moneyline +114
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