Athletics vs. Cubs Prediction: Cubs Predicted to Win After New Data Released for Tuesday's MLB Game [9/17/2024]

The Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, starting at 7:40PM ET.

Justin Steele (5-5, 3.09 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, while the Athletics are going with Mitch Spence (7-9, 4.32 ERA).

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

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Athletics-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 62%, compared to 38% for the Athletics."

A's vs. Cubs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Cubs and Athletics at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 7:40PM ET.

• Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
• Time: 7:40PM ET/4:40PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Cubs and Athletics gear at Fanatics

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

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

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

Our independent predictive model gives the Cubs a 62% chance of beating the Athletics.

According to our model, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run over/under has a 53% chance of going over.

Athletics vs. Cubs Odds [9/17/2024]

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

Bet Type	Athletics	Cubs
Run Line	+1.5 (-155)	-1.5 (+140)
Moneyline	+134	-150
Total	o8 (-115)	u8 (-104)

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

Athletics vs. Cubs Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Athletics vs. Cubs matchup is on the moneyline.

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Conclusion

We predict the Cubs, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Athletics on Tuesday.

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