Cubs vs Athletics Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for Sept. 16

Odds updated as of 7:12 p.m.

Monday's slate in the MLB includes a matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athletics.

Before checking out the MLB betting lines on FanDuel Sportsbook, we've got you covered, in terms of the vital information about this matchup.

Cubs vs Athletics Game Info

• Chicago Cubs (76-73) vs. Oakland Athletics (65-85)
• Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
• Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
• Venue: Wrigley Field -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: NBCS-CA

Cubs vs Athletics Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: CHC: (-200) | OAK: (+168)
• Spread: CHC: -1.5 (-102) | OAK: +1.5 (-118)
• Total: 8 -- Over: (-120) | Under: (-102)

Cubs vs Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Shota Imanaga (Cubs) - 13-3, 3.03 ERA vs Joey Estes (Athletics) - 7-7, 4.36 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Shota Imanaga (13-3) to the mound, while Joey Estes (7-7) will take the ball for the Athletics. Imanaga's team is 15-12-0 against the spread this season in his starts. Imanaga's team has been victorious in 78.9% of the games he's started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 15-4. When Estes starts, the Athletics have gone 13-8-0 against the spread. The Athletics have been the moneyline underdog in 18 of Estes' starts this season, and they went 8-10 in those games.

Cubs vs Athletics Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cubs win (61.5%)

Cubs vs Athletics Moneyline

• Chicago is a -200 favorite on the moneyline, while Oakland is a +168 underdog on the road.

Cubs vs Athletics Spread

• The Athletics are at +1.5 on the runline against the Cubs. The Athletics are -118 to cover the spread, and the Cubs are -102.

Cubs vs Athletics Over/Under

• A combined run total of 8 has been set for Cubs-Athletics on Sept. 16, with the over at -120 and the under at -102.

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Cubs vs Athletics Betting Trends

• The Cubs have been chosen as favorites in 70 games this year and have walked away with the win 37 times (52.9%) in those games.
• Chicago has not lost in eight games this year when favored by -200 or better on the moneyline.
• The Cubs and their opponents have hit the over in 67 of their 146 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• In 146 games with a line this season, the Cubs have a mark of 69-77-0 against the spread.
• The Athletics have won 51 of the 129 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (39.5%).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +168 or longer, Oakland has gone 10-17 (37%).
• In the 149 games bookmakers have set an over/under for the Athletics, they have combined with opponents to go over the total 69 times (69-78-2).
• The Athletics have collected an 80-69-0 record against the spread this season.

Cubs Player Leaders

• Ian Happ is batting .246 with 34 doubles, two triples, 23 home runs and 75 walks. He has an on-base percentage of .345 and a slugging percentage of .450.
• Among all qualifying batters in the majors, he ranks 84th in batting average, 30th in on-base percentage, and 46th in slugging.
• Happ has recorded a base hit in four games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .273 with four walks and an RBI.
• Nico Hoerner leads Chicago in slugging percentage (.353) thanks to 38 extra-base hits. He's batting .262 with an on-base percentage of .327.
• His batting average ranks 53rd among qualified players, his on-base percentage 62nd, and his slugging percentage 130th.
• Hoerner brings a three-game streak with at least one hit into this one. In his last five games he is hitting .318 with two doubles and two RBI.
• Cody Bellinger is batting .266 with a .433 slugging percentage and 69 RBI this year.
• Isaac Paredes is batting .236 with a .347 OBP and 74 RBI for Chicago this season.

Athletics Player Leaders

• Brent Rooker has racked up a team-high OBP (.371) and slugging percentage (.581), and paces the Athletics in hits (150, while batting .301).
• Including all qualifying hitters in the big leagues, his batting average puts him seventh, his on-base percentage is 12th, and he is fourth in slugging.
• Rooker hopes to build on a six-game hitting streak in this matchup. During his last 10 outings he is hitting .341 with a double, four home runs, a walk and 13 RBI.
• JJ Bleday has 43 doubles, four triples, 20 home runs and 63 walks while hitting .248. He's slugging .456 with an on-base percentage of .329.
• Including all qualified players, his batting average places him 80th, his on-base percentage ranks 59th, and he is 42nd in slugging.
• Lawrence Butler is batting .270 with 23 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 33 walks.
• Shea Langeliers is batting .219 with 16 doubles, two triples, 26 home runs and 35 walks.

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