Royals vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Saturday [8/19/2023]

The Chicago Cubs will take on the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, starting at 2:20PM ET.

The Cubs will start Justin Steele (13-3, 2.79 ERA), while the Royals will counter with Brady Singer (8-8, 4.91 ERA).

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

Who Will Win: Royals vs. Cubs

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Royals-Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cubs a 63% chance of beating the Royals.

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Royals vs. Cubs Odds [8/19]

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+100), Royals +1.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Cubs -215, Royals +185
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (+100/-110)

The Cubs are -1.5 favorites versus the Royals, with +100 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -215, which means you can risk $215 to win $100, for a total payout of $315, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at +185, where you can bet $100 to profit $185, earning a total payout of $285, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Royals (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the run line, while the 9.5-run Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Royals vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Royals +1.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (55% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Royals @ +185 via PointsBet (1.4% edge)
• Total: Under 9.5 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)

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While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Royals moneyline is the best option due to the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Royals vs. Cubs Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cubs are more likely to beat the Royals at Wrigley Field on Saturday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Cubs given a 63% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Royals vs. Cubs on Saturday August 19, 2023.

Royals vs. Cubs 2023

Saturday's MLB action between the Cubs and Royals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Saturday August 19, 2023
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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