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Verlander and Astros Aim to Halt Road Struggles vs. Cubs

The Astros and the Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Wrigley Field in an interleague contest.

(Photo by Getty Images) Justin Verlander

Houston at Chi. Cubs

  • When: 2:20 PM ET, Thursday, April 25, 2024
  • Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
  • Where to watch: MLB.tv

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Houston Astros @ Chicago Cubs
Moneyline

Houston Astros   -126
Chicago Cubs   +106

Houston Astros @ Chicago Cubs
Point Spread

Houston Astros   -1.5 (+135)
Chicago Cubs   +1.5 (-160)

Houston Astros @ Chicago Cubs
Total

Over   8.0 (-105)
Under   8.0 (-115)

Probable Pitchers:
Houston: Justin Verlander (1-0) ERA: 3.00
Chi. Cubs: Javier Assad (2-0) ERA: 2.11

Team Record & Betting Stats

Team Record Fave Dog O/U Diff
Houston 7-18 5-14 2-2 8-15-2 -1.36
Chi Cubs 15-9 6-2 9-7 11-13 1.00

Houston Astros Last 5 Games

Opponent Score Result Line Total
CHC 3-4 L -114 7.50
CHC 2-7 L -115 10
WSH 0-6 L -174 9
WSH 4-5 L -185 9.50
WSH 5-3 W -155 8

Chicago Cubs Last 5 Games

Opponent Score Result Line Total
HOU 4-3 W -106 7.50
HOU 7-2 W -105 10
MIA 3-6 L -125 8.50
MIA 5-3 W -225 8.50
MIA 2-3 L -140 8

Game Preview

The Chicago Cubs teed off on the struggling Houston Astros in the first inning each of the past two nights.

The Cubs will try to continue causing early damage Thursday afternoon when they aim for a sweep of the visiting Astros in the finale of a three-game series.

In the Cubs’ 7-2 win on Tuesday, Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman combined for 798 feet of home runs in the first inning to put Houston in a 5-0 hole. Bellinger hit a two-run, 428-foot shot, and Tauchman ripped a three-run, 370-foot blast.

by FLM

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MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Chi. Cubs 5-2
The Pick: Chi. Cubs +106 & Under 8 (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $385

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