Cubs vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - May 16, 2023

MLB action continues on Tuesday at 8:10PM ET as the Chicago Cubs take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

Cristian Javier (3-1, 3.47 ERA) will start for the Astros, while the Cubs are going with Justin Steele (6-0, 1.82 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Cubs vs. Astros, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Astros

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Cubs-Astros MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 59% chance of defeating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Astros Current Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+125), Cubs +1.5 (-140)
• Moneyline: Astros -175, Cubs +150
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are -1.5 favorites versus the Cubs, with +125 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -140.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Astros

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -140 via BetMGM (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ +150 via BetMGM (0.7% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Cubs moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Cubs vs. Astros Prediction

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Cubs vs. Astros 2023

Tuesday's matchup between the Astros and Cubs at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Tuesday May 16, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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