Cubs vs. Astros Prediction & Odds
The total for Monday night’s matchup between the Cubs and Astros at 8:10 p.m. ET has dropped from 8 down to 7.5 runs. Is the under the best bet when it comes to tonight’s matchup at Minute Maid Park?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
967 Chicago Cubs (+155) at 968 Houston Astros (-180); o/u 7.5
8:10 p.m. ET, Monday, May 15, 2023
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Cubs vs. Astros Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 76% of bets are on the Astros’ 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
Marcus Stroman was lit up for six runs in 2 2/3 innings by the Twins on Sunday. It’s easily Stroman’s worst start of the year. The average exit velocity against him today was 98 mph, and not nearly enough of the contact was on the ground. Stroman came into this one with seven quality starts in eight tries. He’ll try to bounce back against the Phillies next time out.
Houston Astros DFS SPIN
Yainer Diaz hit his first major league homer Sunday against the White Sox. It came off Lucas Giolito. Diaz came into this one with four barrels this season, but none had produced a longball. His bat remains quite promising, and he’d probably be a top-15 fantasy catcher if Martin Maldonado were to get hurt. Right now, though, the at-bats just aren’t there.
Cubs vs. Astros MLB Betting Trends
Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 overall
Cubs are 1-5 in their last 6 road games
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 overall
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter
Cubs vs. Astros MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 23-11-1 in the last 35 meetings between these two teams and is 42-20-2 in the last 64 meetings at Minute Maid Park. The under is also 4-0 in the Cubs’ last four road games versus a left-handed starter, is 4-1 in their last five games versus a left-handed starter and is 5-2 in their last seven road games. On the other side, is under 5-0 in the Astros’ last five games, is 12-2 in their last 14 games versus a right-handed starter and is 6-1-1 in their last eight home games.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: CUBS/ASTROS UNDER 7.5