Cubs vs. Athletics Prediction and Odds - Apr 18, 2023

The Oakland Athletics face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday, starting at 9:40PM ET.

The Athletics will have Ken Waldichuk (0-2, 10.20 ERA) start, up against Marcus Stroman (2-1, 1.00 ERA) for the Cubs.

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

Who will win Cubs vs. Athletics?

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

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cubs a 56% chance of winning against the Athletics.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Cubs vs. Athletics

Cubs vs. Athletics Current Odds

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (+100), Cubs -1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Athletics +168, Cubs -185
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-105/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Athletics are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Cubs, with +100 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +168, which means you can bet $100 to profit $168, earning a total payout of $268, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -185, where you can risk $185 to win $100, for a total payout of $285, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under is a 57% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Athletics

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +100 via PointsBet (57% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +168 via FanDuel Sportsbook (6.5% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 8 @ -115 via PointsBet (57% probability)

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While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Athletics moneyline is the best option because of the 6.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Cubs vs. Athletics Prediction

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Cubs vs. Athletics 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's game between the Athletics and Cubs at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics
• Date: Tuesday April 18, 2023
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: Oakland Coliseum

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