Cubs vs. Astros Prediction for Wednesday [5/17/23]

MLB action continues on Wednesday at 8:10PM ET as the Chicago Cubs lock horns with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros will have J.P. France (1-0, 0.77 ERA) start, while the Cubs will counter with Drew Smyly (4-1, 3.04 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Cubs vs. Astros, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Astros

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday'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.

More: Betting Analysis for Cubs vs. Astros

Cubs vs. Astros Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+120), Cubs +1.5 (-140)
• Moneyline: Astros -170, Cubs +150
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-108)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Cubs, with +120 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

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

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -170. That means you can risk $170 to win $100, for a total payout of $270, 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 is set at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportbooks that are available 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 8.5-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Astros

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -140 via PointsBet (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ +150 via BetMGM (1.1% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Cubs moneyline is the best option due to the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Cubs vs. Astros Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Cubs-Astros matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Cubs vs. Astros on Wednesday May 17, 2023.

Cubs vs. Astros 2023

Wednesday's game between the Astros and Cubs at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Wednesday May 17, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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