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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Astros vs. Cubs on May 17, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, May 17th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Astros
The Cubs take on the Astros on Wednesday, May 17th 2023 at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (19-23) vs. Houston Astros (23-19)
- Date: Wednesday, May 17th 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
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Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Houston, the Cubs have a record of just 19-23. This places the team 4th in the NL Central. Chicago will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 8-12 away from home.
Chicago currently has an above .500 record against the runline (22-20). So far, they have been favored in 22 of their 42 games. The team has an over/under record of 21-20, with an average betting line of 8.
Making the start for Chicago is Drew Smyly, with a record of 4-1. Through eight appearances, Drew Smyly has an ERA of 3.04. Currently, opponents are batting just .205 against the left-hander. Drew Smyly has given up four home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .260. Smyly's WHIP of .97 comes along with a total of 10 walks allowed.
Chicago's offense enters play with the 12th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.8 runs per game. Heading into play, the Cubs are the 5th unit in team batting average, currently hitting .263. The team's lineup has gone deep at toal of 51 times this season, placing them 12th in the league. Throughout the season, Chicago's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 5th best OBP of .335.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Houston Astros enter play ranked 2nd in the AL West, with an overall record of 23-19. Houston has had their problems at home, going just 10-11 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston has covered the runline in half of their games (21-21) and has been favored in 28 of their 42 games. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 21-20.
Making the start for Houston is J.P. France, with a record of 1-0. Leading up to the game, J.P. France has an ERA of just .77. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .146 against him. So far, France has given up one home run and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .204. France has a WHIP of .69, with two walks allowed.
Houston's offense comes into this game averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. The Astros' combined batting average currently sits at .242, placing them 16th in the league. So far this season, Houston is 26th in home runs, with a total of just 36 deep shots. Throughout the season, Houston is ranked 23rd in OBP (.310).
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Astros
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and Chicago, the Astros are the betting favorite at -160 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 61.54%. The MLB predictive models shows the best bet for today's game being taking Houston on the moneyline, as they are primed to come up big with their bats and on the mound.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros Moneyline
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