Cubs vs. Astros Prediction & Odds
Will yet another over ticket cash when the Astros host the Cubs at 8:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday night? Drew Smyly will oppose J.P. France in the pitching matchup tonight at Minute Maid Park.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
979 Chicago Cubs (+135) at 980 Houston Astros (-155); o/u 8.5
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 73% 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
Matt Mervis went 2-for-4 and hit his first major league homer Tuesday against the Astros. It was a nice one, too; facing Cristian Javier, he drilled a 110.7-mph drive off the right field foul pole. He also had a 395-foot flyout tonight, so it definitely seems like he’s coming around. He’s batting .259/.289/.361 through 38 plate appearances.
Houston Astros DFS SPIN
Mauricio Dubón doubled twice and scored twice against the Cubs in Tuesday’s win. Dubón, who already had a 20-game hitting streak this season, has hit in seven in a row now, pushing his average back up to .309. If he continues to bat .300 — even if it remains a pretty light .300 — he’ll likely get quite a bit of outfield time after Jose Altuve returns.
Cubs vs. Astros MLB Betting Trends
Cubs are 2-7 in their last 9 overall
Cubs are 1-7 in their last 8 road games
Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 overall
Astros are 45-16 in their last 61 games vs. a left-handed starter
Cubs vs. Astros MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The over is 5-1 in the last six meetings between these two teams and is 5-1 in the last six meetings at Minute Maid Park. The over is also 7-0 in the Cubs’ last seven games overall, is 6-0 in their last six interleague games and are 18-8-2 in their last 27 games versus American League West opponents. On the other side, the over is also 10-2 in the Astros’ last 12 home games versus a team with a losing record, is 6-2 in their last eight interleague games versus a team with a losing record and is 9-3 in their last 12 interleague home games versus a team with a losing record.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: CUBS/ASTROS OVER 8.5