Tigers vs. Cubs Prediction: Cubs Predicted to Win After New Data Released for Tuesday's MLB Game [8/20/2024]

MLB action continues on Tuesday at 8:05PM ET as the Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs will start Javier Assad (5-3, 3.19 ERA), up against Alex Faedo (5-3, 3.72 ERA) for the Tigers.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Cubs as the most likely winner of the game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Tigers-Cubs game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Cubs with a win probability of 58%, compared to 42% for the Tigers."

Tigers vs. Cubs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's MLB action between the Cubs and Tigers at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 8:05PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
• Time: 8:05PM ET/5:05PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Tuesday's Tigers vs. Cubs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Cubs vs. Tigers picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Tigers vs. Cubs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's MLB game between the Tigers and Cubs 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 58% chance of beating the Tigers.

According to our model, the Tigers (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 55% chance of going over.

Tigers vs. Cubs Odds [8/20/2024]

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Tigers	Cubs
Run Line	+1.5 (-170)	-1.5 (+155)
Moneyline	+126	-145
Total	o7.5 (-118)	u7.5 (+100)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Tigers vs. Cubs Picks

Our model's strongest edge in the Tigers vs. Cubs matchup is on the run line.

Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best MLB picks for every game throughout the season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Cubs, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Tigers on Tuesday.

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