Athletics vs. Cubs Odds & Betting Predictions - September 16, 2024

#ProSystem . wrigley field wind blowing in/right to left Overall: 277-172-26,62% (ROI:18%) Season:14-7-1,67% (ROI:27%)

Follow On X: https://x.com/PicksOffice The Cubs and Athletics meet at Wrigley Field both possibly struggling to put something respectable in the run column. Not that the overall home pitching hasn't been too shabby in Chicago, as the team ERA comes in at 3.22, but its bullpen has been even more effective at home with an ERA of 3.06. Cubs starter Shota Imanaga has been lights-out of late, with a 2.70 ERA and 0.70 WHIP in his last three starts while opposing hitters have managed to hit just .189 against him over that stretch of time. The ability for Imanaga to keep runs from crossing the plate makes him a tough customer for the weak Athletics lineup, which ranks 26th in runs per game at 4.05 and hits just .232 away from home. The struggles of Oakland are particularly evident against lefties like Imanaga, batting only .218 against southpaws. Oakland counters with Joey Estes, who is coming off of a nice appearance in which he allowed just two earned runs over 6.2 innings to the Astros. Though he carries a 4.36 ERA on the season, he's been better of late, and given Chicago's middle-of-the-pack offense at Wrigley Field, Estes might be able to hold the Cubs' offense somewhat in check with just 4.22 runs per game at home. The Cubs haven't always provided consistent run support, as evidenced by their recent string of low-scoring affairs, and they also stranded a number of runners in Sunday's victory. Both teams have been trending toward the under as of late, with the Cubs going that way in 6 of their last 8 interleague home games. With the Cubs' home field, mixed with two capable starting pitchers and both bullpens showing reliability, there would seem to be a recipe for a low-scoring game. With those factors in mind, it seems like a great look to take the under on a total of 8 runs.

Bet to 7.5 (-105)