Cubs vs. Orioles Prediction and Odds - Aug 18, 2022

MLB action continues on Thursday at 3:05PM ET as the Chicago Cubs square off with the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

The Orioles will send Spenser Watkins (4-2, 4.23 ERA) to the mound, up against Adrian Sampson (0-3, 3.88 ERA) for the Cubs.

Dimers' top betting picks for Cubs vs. Orioles, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Cubs vs. Orioles?

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Cubs-Orioles MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Orioles a 58% chance of defeating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Orioles Odds

• Run Line: Orioles -1.5 (+130), Cubs +1.5 (-145)
• Moneyline: Orioles -155, Cubs +140
• Total: Over/Under 9 (+105/-120)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Orioles are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Cubs, with +130 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 -145.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Orioles at -155. That means you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +140, where you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Orioles

• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -145 via BetMGM (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ +140 via PointsBet
• Total: Over 9 @ +105 via Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

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

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

Cubs vs. Orioles Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for CHI Cubs vs. Baltimore, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Cubs-Orioles matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for the latest betting insights before Cubs vs. Orioles on Thursday August 18, 2022.

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Cubs vs. Orioles 2022 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Orioles and Cubs at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is scheduled to commence at 3:05PM ET.

• Who: Baltimore Orioles vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Thursday August 18, 2022
• Time: 3:05PM ET / 12:05PM PT
• Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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