Detroit Tigers (61-64) vs. Chicago Cubs (61-64)
August 20, 2024 8:05 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Cubs -156 / Detroit Tigers +133; Over/Under: +7.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers Prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, August 20th, at Wrigley field.
Cubs Offense is Struggling
The Cubs’ offense is struggling heading into this game, and over the last two games, they have scored only three runs total. On Sunday, the Cubs faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays, and they were defeated 1-0. The Cubs are averaging 4.17 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.14 runs per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 9th. Ian Happ has hit 22 home runs and driven in 69 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Cubs will be Javier Assad, who sits with a 5-3 record and an ERA of 3.19. In his last start against the Cleveland Guardians he went 4.2 innings giving up five hits and one run.
Why the Cubs WIll Beat the Tigers
- The Cubs have won each of their last seven home games against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Tigers have lost each of their last four games against the Cubs following a win.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in four of their last five home games against American League opponents following a home loss.
Tigers Coming off Walkoff Win
On Sunday, the Tigers faced off against the Yankees, and they had to find the success late to secure the 3-2 victory. Parker Meadows finished with three hits and one RBI. Tarik Skubal went six innings, giving up three hits and one run. The Tigers are averaging 4.14 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.17 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 12th in the league. Riley Greene has hit 17 home runs and driven in 51 RBIs so far this season.
Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers Prediction
Javier Assad sits with an ERA of 3.19, and he’s going to dominate again here. In his last start, he gave up only one run, and he’s going to dominate again here. The Tigers are averaging only 4.14 runs per game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Cubs are averaging 4.17 runs per game, and they are going to run up the score here. Back the Cubs on the money line.
