Chicago Cubs at Detroit Tigers Free Pick & Analysis

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Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Detroit Tigers and the Cubs on Wednesday, August 23rd at Comerica Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

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Cubs vs. Tigers Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Chicago Cubs: 65-60 SU / OU 65-55 / Runline 65-60Detroit Tigers: 58-68 SU / OU 62-60 / Runline 68-58

With an overall record of 65-60, the Cubs are in 2nd place in the NL Central, trailing by 3.5 games. Over their last ten games, they are above .500 at 6-4. On the road, the Cubs have a mark of 30-30 while going 35-30 at home. Their overall series mark stands at 21-14-5.

• The Cubs have three straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of 0.5.
• The Cubs have been favored in 51.2% of their games and have runline records of 33-32 and 32-28 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 54% of the Cubs’ 125 games at 65-55.

With an overall record of 58-68, the Tigers are in 3rd place in the AL Central, trailing by seven games. Over their last ten games, they are above .500 at 6-4. On the road, the Tigers have a mark of 31-34 while going 27-34 at home. Their overall series mark stands at 17-20-5.

• The Tigers have covered the runline in four straight games and have a season-long run margin of -0.8.
• The Tigers have been favored in 16.7% of their games and have runline records of 32-29 and 36-29 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 51% of the Tigers’ 126 games at 62-60.

Pitching Matchup

Jameson Taillon has an overall record of 7-8, and will get the start for the Cubs. With 22 appearances, his ERA currently stands at 5.56, while his K/9 figure is 7.69. Additionally, he has a FIP of 4.67 and an OBP of .319.

Taillon will look to build on his previous start, as he tossed six innings and allowed two earned runs on six hits. However, the Cubs fell by a score of 4-3 to the Royals.

Starter Tarik Skubal comes in with an overall record of 3-2 for the Tigers. Having made eight appearances, his ERA is 3.76 and he has a K/9 figure of 10.1. Additionally, he has a FIP of 1.99 and an OBP of .273.

The Tigers picked up a win the last time Tarik Skubal took the mound, taking down the Guardians by a score of 4-2. In six innings of work, he allowed three hits and one earned run while adding a W to his record.

Cubs vs. Tigers Offense Outlook

With 5 runs per game, Chicago is ranked 5th in the league in terms of runs scored this season. So far, they have hit 154 home runs, placing them in the middle of the pack. Their current batting average of .254 is 9th in the league. While their home batting average ranks 10th, they rank 16th on the road.

Chicago Cubs Team Hitting Stats

Chicago Cubs Top Hitters: Last Five Games

At 4 runs per game, Detroit is ranked 28th in the league in terms of runs scored this season. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 129 times so far. The team’s batting average of .236 places them 17th in the league. When playing on the road, their batting average is ranked 30th compared to 21st at home.

Detroit Tigers Team Hitting Stats

Detroit Tigers Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Free MLB Pick

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon got rocked for 12 runs (10 earned) in his last two outings. Tarik Skubal has been an “in and outer”, this season, but he has pitched really well at home 2-0 0.00 ERA across four starts. He is coming off what is probably his best outing of the season, going six innings allowing one earned run on three hits striking out seven, and walking one. Take Detroit -112.

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