Red Sox vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Sunday [7/16/2023]

MLB action continues on Sunday at 2:20PM ET as the Boston Red Sox square off with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Justin Steele (9-2, 2.56 ERA) will start for the Cubs, while the Red Sox have opted for Kutter Crawford (3-4, 4.11 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Red Sox vs. Cubs, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Red Sox vs. Cubs

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Red Sox-Cubs MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 58% chance of getting the W against the Red Sox.

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Red Sox vs. Cubs Odds [7/16]

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+135), Red Sox +1.5 (-155)
• Moneyline: Cubs -145, Red Sox +126
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-120/+100)

The Cubs are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Red Sox, with +135 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Red Sox (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -155.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -145, which means you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Sox at +126, where you can bet $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Red Sox (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Red Sox vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Red Sox +1.5 @ -155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Cubs @ -145 via BetMGM (58% probability)
• Total: Under 9 @ +100 via BetMGM (54% probability) 🔥

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Red Sox vs. Cubs Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cubs are more likely to defeat the Red Sox in the MLB game on Sunday.

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Cubs boasting a 58% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Sunday's Red Sox-Cubs game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before Red Sox vs. Cubs on Sunday July 16, 2023.

Red Sox vs. Cubs 2023

Sunday's MLB action between the Cubs and Red Sox at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Sunday July 16, 2023
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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