There are plenty of MLB games on the schedule on Tuesday as the 2023 season is really starting to ramp up. The Oakland Athletics host the Chicago Cubs for game two of their series on Tuesday night.
The Chicago Cubs standings look much better than expected at this point of the season, and they are hoping to keep up that momentum. Oakland is the worst team in the league at this point, and it might be a long year for the Athletics.
If you are going to be making Cubs vs Athletics picks on Tuesday night, then you will need to take a close look at both of the teams.
Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics Odds
The first thing to look at when making Cubs vs Athletics picks are the odds that are available for this game.
Moneyline: Chicago is the moneyline betting favorite at -175, and you can also get the Cubs at -1.5 (+110).
Over/Under: The over/under for this matchup is set at just 7.5 runs, and the two teams combined for 11 on Monday night.
Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics Matchup Information
Chicago Cubs vs Oakland Athletics
Location of the Game: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA.
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 18, 9:40 PM EST.
How to Watch: MLB Network
Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics Betting Preview
Chicago Cubs
It’s been a 9-6 start for the Chicago Cubs so far this season, and that includes a dominant 10-1 win in the series opener. Patrick Wisdom belted a pair of home runs on Monday night, and Cody Bellinger went 5-5 at the plate.
Wisdom has some terrific MLB player stats to begin the year, as he is now tied for the league lead with eight home runs. This lineup is much better than it was a season ago, and the Cubs have a run differential of +25.
Marcus Stroman will make the start on Tuesday night, and he is 2-1 with a stellar 1.00 ERA to begin the year. The Cubs also have a deep and talented bullpen, and you shouldn’t expect to see them give up many runs in this one.
The MLB injury report for the Cubs looks pretty clean as well, and they will have all of their top players ready and available for this game.
Oakland Athletics
There likely aren’t many Oakland Athletics players that you have ever heard of as this team is clearly trying to tank and build for the future. Oakland comes into this game with a record of just 3-14, and they have lost five straight games.
Oakland has been outscored by 72 runs already this season, and they don’t really have any numbers that look great. The Athletics have belted 16 long balls this season, but they don’t have an offense capable of making up for the lack of pitching.
The team ERA for Oakland is currently sitting at 7.74, and it could be another long night for that pitching staff against a great Cubs offense. The Athletics are not going to be a team that is featured in many MLB picks this season, as this team looks like it could be headed for a record number of losses.
Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics Betting Picks
You will be able to make a number of Cubs vs Athletics picks for this game on Tuesday night, but taking the over/under and run line is the way to go. The Athletics are one of the worst MLB teams in the league this season, and it’s hard to see them being competitive in this game.
Even though it’s way too early to look at the MLB standings, the Cubs feel like a team that can stay competitive all season long. Marcus Stroman will have another dominant performance in this game, and the Cubs will have a big night on offense.
Take the Cubs -1.5 as they roll to another win, and they do enough scoring to push over 7.5 total runs.
- Over/Under: Over 7.5
- Moneyline/Run Line: Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+110)
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