The Chicago Cubs and the Oakland A’s meet in MLB action from the Oakland Coliseum on Wednesday. Let’s dive into the odds, starting pitching matchup, history and make a prediction for this game.
Odds
The Cubs are listed as -175 road favorites while Oakland is a +150 home underdog. The total for this game is set at 8 runs.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Justin Steele will start for the Cubs here and is 2-0 with a 1.42 ERA and 19 strikeouts this season. James Kaprielian will get the start for Oakland and is 0-2 with a 12.15 ERA and 15 strikeouts this season.
Matchup History
Chicago’s 4-0 win over Oakland on Tuesday made it three straight wins and 7 wins in the last 8 meetings between these two teams.
Trends
Chicago is 5-1 in their last 6 road games and 18-7 in their last 25 games following a win while the over is 15-7-2 in their last 24 games against the AL West. Oakland is 27-58 in their last 85 home games and 15-36 in their last 51 games overall while the over is 10-4-1 in their last 15 games overall.
Pick
I’m backing Chicago here. James Kaprielian’s been a disaster for the A’s this season to date and until I see that he’s fixed whatever issues he’s got, I’m not buying into him, especially with Oakland’s struggles as a unit around him. Justin Steele’s quickly shaping into the Cubs’ staff ace and I look for him to dominate again here.