Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs Betting Pick: Our Favorite oddschecker+ Positive EV Prop for Friday
Our oddschecker+ Positive EV prop pick of the day comes to us from Friday's Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs game. Both Matt McCuen and our predictive AI model agree that these are two of the most valuable prop picks on the slate tonight.
Matt McCuen - August 16, 2024, 10:13 AM EDT
5 minToronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs Betting Pick: Our Favorite oddschecker+ Positive EV Prop for Friday
The Chicago Cubs will host the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday afternoon.
Today kicks off one game of this interleague affair.
Blue Jays vs. Cubs Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: August 16, 2024
- Time: 2:20 pm ET
- Where to Watch: Apple TV+
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oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool
Our oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool finds value in the alternate under today (under 7 +350). The expected value on the under is 46.75 percent.
The Cubs are in a great bounce-back spot today after losing three games in a row. Chicago has been much better at home this year, with a 32-27 record at Wrigley Field.
Rodriguez has struggled on the road this year with a 4.74 era compared to 2.49 at home. Hendricks has better numbers at home this year. The HRE total is a tick too high today, and I find value in the under in this matchup.
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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction
Chicago begins the contest with a 59-63 record.
The Cubbies got off to a strong start this season, and for a period of time, it appeared that this team had a chance to win the NL Central.
Fast forward to August 16th, and the Cubs trail the first-place Milwaukee Brewers by 10.5 games.
The most likely path to the playoffs for Chicago is via the wildcard.
Chicago trails the final wildcard spot in the NL by 5.5 games.
This Cubs squad will need to heat up quickly to compete for a playoff spot.
Chicago will attempt to snap a three-game losing skid today.
Veteran Cody Bellinger leads the team, batting .276 on the campaign.
Ian Happ leads the Cubs with 20 home runs and 67 runs batted in.
Michael Busch has enjoyed the best year of his career, with 16 home runs and 45 RBIs.
The professor, Kyle Hendricks, gets the start today. Hendricks is 3-10 with a 6.60 era.
Toronto has had a season to forget.
The Blue Jays begin this contest with a 57-64 record.
Many believed Toronto was good enough to compete for a playoff spot entering the season.
The Jays have been one of baseball's worst offensive teams, ranking 22nd in runs per game (4.11).
Toronto has been playing better baseball lately, winning three consecutive games and six of their last ten.
The Blue Jays trail the final wildcard spot in the AL by nine games.
Vlad Gurrero Jr has enjoyed a fantastic season with 25 home runs and 80 runs batted in.
Veteran George Springer has launched 14 home runs while knocking in 44 runs.
Dalton Varsho has added 15 long balls and 51 RBIs.
Yariel Rodriguez gets the start tonight. Rodriguez is 1-5 with a 3.60 era.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs Betting Pick
Pick: Chicago Cubs ML -114 Click here to see which sportsbooks have the best odds for this pick
Pick: Cubs/Jays HRE under 33.5 -130 Click here to see which sportsbooks have the best odds for this pick
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