Tigers vs Cubs Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for August 23

Odds updated as of 11:26 AM

In MLB action on Wednesday, the Detroit Tigers play the Chicago Cubs.

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Tigers vs Cubs Game Info

• Detroit Tigers (58-68) vs. Chicago Cubs (65-60)
• Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
• Time: 1:10 PM ET
• Venue: Comerica Park -- Detroit, Michigan
• Coverage: MLB Network

Tigers vs Cubs Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: DET: (-124) | CHC: (+106)
• Spread: DET: -1.5 (+172) | CHC: +1.5 (-210)
• Total: 8 -- Over: (-114) | Under: (-106)

Tigers vs Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Tarik Skubal (Tigers) - 3-2, 3.76 ERA vs Jameson Taillon (Cubs) - 7-8, 5.56 ERA

The Tigers will give the nod to Tarik Skubal (3-2, 3.76 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 4 on the season, and the Cubs will turn to Taillon (7-8, 5.56 ERA). Skubal's team is 4-4-0 against the spread in his starts this season. Skubal's team is 0-2 this season when he starts and they're favored on the moneyline. The Cubs have a 7-13-0 ATS record in Taillon's 20 starts that had a set spread. The Cubs are 3-6 in Taillon's nine starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.

Tigers vs Cubs Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Tigers win (56%)

Tigers vs Cubs Moneyline

• Detroit is the favorite, -124 on the moneyline, while Chicago is a +106 underdog on the road.

Tigers vs Cubs Spread

• The Cubs are +1.5 on the spread (-210 to cover), and Detroit is +172 to cover the runline.

Tigers vs Cubs Over/Under

• A total of 8 runs has been set for the Tigers-Cubs game on August 23, with the over available at -114 and the under at -106.

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Tigers vs Cubs Betting Trends

• The Tigers have come away with 11 wins in the 19 contests they have been listed as the favorites in this season.
• Detroit has a record of 8-7 in contests when sportsbooks favor them by -124 or more on the moneyline.
• The Tigers and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 60 of their 125 opportunities.
• The Tigers are 65-60-0 against the spread in their 125 games that had a posted line this season.
• The Cubs have been the moneyline underdog 59 total times this season. They've finished 26-33 in those games.
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +106 or longer, Chicago has a 17-21 record (winning 44.7% of its games).
• The Cubs have played in 119 games with a set over/under, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 63 times (63-52-4).
• The Cubs have covered 47.1% of their games this season, going 56-63-0 against the spread.

Tigers Player Leaders

• Spencer Torkelson has 111 hits to go with a slugging percentage of .449, both of which lead Detroit hitters this season. He has a .237 batting average and an on-base percentage of .320.
• Among all qualified batters in baseball, his batting average ranks 119th, his on-base percentage ranks 95th, and he is 61st in slugging.
• Kerry Carpenter is hitting .288 with 12 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs and 24 walks. He's slugging .541 with an on-base percentage of .354.
• Carpenter heads into this game looking to extend his four-game hit streak. During his last five outings he is hitting .333 with a double, three home runs, three walks and seven RBI.
• Riley Greene has 103 hits this season and has a slash line of .299/.359/.470.
• Javier Baez has been key for Detroit with 96 hits, an OBP of .266 plus a slugging percentage of .328.

Cubs Player Leaders

• Nico Hoerner has accumulated a slugging percentage of .396, a team-best for the Cubs. He's batting .279 with an on-base percentage of .339.
• Including all the qualified hitters in the big leagues, his batting average places him 24th, his on-base percentage ranks 49th, and he is 106th in slugging.
• Cody Bellinger's 114 hits and .369 OBP both pace his team. He has a batting average of .321 while slugging .555.
• Including all qualifying players, he is fifth in batting average, 16th in on-base percentage and seventh in slugging percentage.
• Jeimer Candelario is hitting .271 with 36 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 44 walks.
• Ian Happ is hitting .238 with 23 doubles, three triples, 14 home runs and 81 walks.

Tigers vs. Cubs Head to Head

• 8/22/2023: 8-6 DET (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -122, Underdog Moneyline: +104)
• 8/21/2023: 7-6 CHC (Favorite: Cubs, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -120, Underdog Moneyline: +102)

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