Oakland A's vs Chicago Cubs – Odds, Tips and Predictions

The Oakland A’s (65-86) and Chicago Cubs (77-73) meet on Tuesday for the second game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let's check out BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the A's vs Cubs Opportunities and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.

Season series: Chicago leads 1-0

Chicago beat Oakland 9-2 on Monday and was a -197 home favorite. The Cubs led 6-0 in the bottom of the 2nd inning and easily took the over win. The Cubs had 18 hits and 26 total bases in the win.

RHP Joey Estes suffered a loss as they allowed 6 ER and 9 H in just 1 IP. Oakland has lost 3 games in a row while the Cubs have won two games in a row.

Expected starters for Athletics at Cubs

RHP Mitch Spence against LHP Jordan Wicks

Spence (7-9, 4.33 ERA) is making his 22nd start. He has a WHIP of 1.35, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 137 1/3 IP.

• Last start: No decision, 7 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 2 K in a 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday
• First career start against the Cubs

Wicks (2-3, 5.27 ERA) makes his 10th start and 11th appearance. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 41 IP.

• Last start: No decision, 3 IP, 7 ER, 8 H, 4 BB, 2 K in a 10-8 loss at the LA Dodgers on Wednesday
• First career start against Oakland

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Athletics at Cubs odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Athletics +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Cubs -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-160) | Cubs -1.5 (+135)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Tips and predictions for Athletics at Cubs

forecast

Cubs 6, Athletics 4

Money line

BET ON THE CUBS (-160).

Chicago has won two straight games at home and two straight games overall, while the A's have lost three straight and have a 3-4 record on their current road trip.

The Cubs also won five straight games against Oakland and are 9-1 in their last ten meetings.

Running Line/Against the Spread

HAPPEN.

I think the Cubs come in as favorites here at -1.5 (+135), but their odds are safer on the moneyline and I'm not a fan of doubling down, so I recommend skipping this bet and playing the moneyline and/or O/U instead.

However, Chicago has allowed the A's to get within one run in just one of their last nine wins against Oakland, so if you're willing to take the risk and split units between this bet and the moneyline, it can be worth it.

Over/Under

Bet over 8.5 (+100).

The over has scored in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games and is 3-1 in their last 4 wins. For Oakland, the over is 2-1 in their last 3 games and 4-2 in their last 6 games. The over has scored in their last 2 meetings and is 3-0-1 in their last 4 meetings in Chicago.

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