Cubs vs. Blue Jays Prediction
Justin Steele will face off with Chris Bassitt this Saturday afternoon when the Blue Jays host the Cubs in interleague play at 3:07 pm. What’s the smart bet today in Toronto?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
919 Chicago Cubs (-105) at 920 Toronto Blue Jays (-115); o/u 8.5
3:07 p.m. ET, Saturday, August 12, 2023
Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Cubs vs. Blue Jays Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 62% of bets are on the Blue Jays’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
Cody Bellinger went 2-4, with a single and home run in the Cubs’ 6-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday. Bellinger is batting a career-high .329 in his first season in the Windy City, and he’s turned things up since returning the break, recording a hit in 22 of his previous 25 games. The 2x All Star has also totaled multiple bases in six of his last seven contests, and produced a run in eight of the previous ten. Bellinger is among NL leaders in batting percentage, while hitting 17 homers and 56 RBI.
Toronto Blue Jays DFS SPIN
Vlad Guerrero Jr. went hitless (0-4) in the series opening four-run loss to the Cubs. Vlad Jr. has toned things a bit down power wise this season despite winning the Home Run Derby, but he’s managed to help keep the Jays afloat without Bo Bichette. Guerrero Jr. totaled multiple bases in five of the six games prior to Friday’s loss, so he may be due after the quiet performance. Vlad Jr. leads Toronto in homers (18) and RBI (69).
Cubs vs. Blue Jays MLB Betting Trends
Chicago has hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games.
Chicago has hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games
Toronto has only hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 54 games at home.
Cubs vs. Blue Jays MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Chicago opened the series with a road victory, and after trading their previous five games, they’ll look to buck that trend here. There could be a great matchup on the mound in line with double-digit winners Justin Steele (13-3, 2.68 ERA) and Chris Bassitt (11-6) set to face off, and with both lineups hampered by injury, I like leaning on the pitcher’s duel here in game two. Let’s back the Under here Saturday.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: CUBS/BLUE JAYS UNDER 8.5