Oakland Athletics (65-86) vs. Chicago Cubs (77-73)
September 18, 2024 2:20 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Cubs -145 / Oakland Athletics +122; Over/Under: 8
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In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Cubs vs Oakland Athletics Prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, September 18th, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs Fell Short
The Cubs fell short on Tuesday again and they ended up losing 4-3. The Cubs scored one run in the bottom of the 9th but they needed two to tie the game. Ian Happ hit two home runs and drove in two RBIs. The Cubs are averaging 4.6 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.17 runs per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the pitching is ranked 10th. Ian Happ has hit 25 home runs and driven in 85 RBis so far this season.
Getting the start for the Cubs will be Justin Steele, who sits with a 5-5 record and an ERA of 3.09. In his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he went five innings giving up six hits and two runs.
Can A’s Finish the Season Strong?
The A’s have been inconsistent all season but they are coming off a win on Tuesday. The pitching was good and they held on for the victory. Mitch Spence was on the mound and he went five innings giving up seven hits and two runs. The A’s are averaging 4.03 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.69 runs per game. The offense is ranked 26th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 23rd. Brent Rooker is having a strong season and has hit 38 home runs and driven in 109 RBIs so far this season.
Getting the start for the A’s will be Brady Basso, who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 1.23. After this game, the A’s will head back home and face off against the New York Yankees.
Chicago Cubs vs Oakland Athletics Prediction
I trust Justin Steele, and he’s going to have a strong start. Basso sits with a low ERA, but I still don’t trust him. The Cubs’ offense is going to get out to a fast start, and Oakland is going to have no chance. The A’s offense is going to struggle to get anything going against Steele, and it’s going to be the Cubs that are going to end up on top of this game. Back the Cubs on the money line.
