Cubs vs. Blue Jays Prediction for MLB Saturday [8/12/2023]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs will lock horns in MLB action at Rogers Centre on Saturday, starting at 3:07PM ET.

Chris Bassitt (11-6, 3.87 ERA) will be on the bump for the Blue Jays, pitting him against Justin Steele (13-3, 2.68 ERA) for the Cubs.

Dimers' top betting picks for Cubs vs. Blue Jays, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Blue Jays

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Cubs-Blue Jays MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Blue Jays a 51% chance of defeating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Blue Jays Odds [8/12]

• Run Line: Blue Jays +1.5 (-185), Cubs -1.5 (+176)
• Moneyline: Blue Jays -110, Cubs -105
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-106/-110)

The Blue Jays are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Cubs, with -185 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +176.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Blue Jays and Cubs are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jays at -110, which means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 8.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -106, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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 Blue Jays (+1.5) have a 63% 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: Cubs vs. Blue Jays

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 @ +176 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.3% edge)
• Moneyline: Blue Jays @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

Even though the Blue Jays are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Cubs vs. Blue Jays Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Blue Jays are more likely to defeat the Cubs in the MLB game on Saturday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Blue Jays boasting a 51% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Cubs-Blue Jays game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting insights before Cubs vs. Blue Jays on Saturday August 12, 2023.

Cubs vs. Blue Jays 2023

Saturday's MLB game between the Blue Jays and Cubs at Rogers Centre is scheduled to begin at 3:07PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Toronto Blue Jays
• Date: Saturday August 12, 2023
• Time: 3:07PM ET / 12:07PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Centre

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