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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 Wednesday, August 23rd 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Tigers
The Cubs take on the Tigers on Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 at Comerica Park, Detroit. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (65-60) vs. Detroit Tigers (58-68)
- Date: Wednesday, August 23rd 2023
- Time: 1:10 ET
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit
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Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 65-60, the Chicago Cubs will host Chicago, currently ranked 2nd in the NL Central. Heading into today's game, the Cubs will look to pick up a win on the road, as they have gone just 30-30 when playing away from home.
With an above .500 record against the runline at 65-60, Chicago has been favored 51.2% of the time this season. The team's over/under record comes in at 65-55 with an average betting line of 9.
The Cubs will send Jameson Taillon to the mound with an overall record of 7-8. Jameson Taillon will be looking to bring down an ERA of 5.56. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .269. Opposing hitters have gone deep 18 times against Jameson Taillon, who has a WOBA allowed of .331. Taillon's WHIP of 1.37 comes along with a total of 32 walks allowed.
Chicago enters play averaging 5 runs per game, placing them 5th in the MLB. The Cubs have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .254 ranks 9th. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 154 home runs (11th). Throughout the season, Chicago's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 6th best OBP of .330.
Detroit Tigers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Chicago, the Tigers have a record of just 58-68. This places the team 3rd in the AL Central. In their 61 games at Comerica Park, the Tigers have a record of just 27-34.
Across their 126 games, Detroit has been favored 21 times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 62-60.
For Detroit, Tarik Skubal gets the start, currently holding a record of 3-2. Through eight outings, Tarik Skubal has an ERA sitting at 3.76. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .236. Tarik Skubal has given up one home run leading to a WOBA allowed of .269. Skubal's WHIP of 1.07 comes along with a total of seven walks allowed.
Detroit is the 28th-ranked scoring team this season, and with an average of 4 runs per game being hard to come by for the lineup. So far, the Tigers have combined for a team batting average of .236, placing them 17th in the league. The team's lineup has gone deep a total of 129 times, good for 19th in the league. Throughout the season, Detroit is ranked 23rd in OBP (.301).
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Tigers
Heading into today's matchup between Detroit and Chicago, the Tigers are the betting favorite at -119 on the moneyline. Detroit's implied win probability sits at 54.34%. The MLB predictive model has the Tigers picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Tigers Moneyline -119
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