Chicago Cubs (59-56) vs Toronto Blue Jays (65-52)
Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays 8/12/2023 – The Blue Jays have a 65-52 record so far this season, 30-24 at home and 46-65 in over/under. They are sitting on the third place of the NL East Division. They are coming off a road defeat against the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-4 score. Vladimir Guerrero Jr leads the team in home runs this season with 18, while Davis Schneider leads the team in batting average with .409. The Blue Jays average 4.5 runs offensively while allowing 4.08 runs per game defensively. They have a .259 hitting percentage and average 1.2 home runs per game.
The Cubs have a 59-56 record this season, 27-28 on the road, and 60-51 in over/under. Get the best free MLB picks for their games. They’re second in the AL Central Division. Patrick Wisdom leads in home runs (19), while Cody Bellinger tops in batting average (.327). The Cubs average 5.2 runs offensively and allow 4.84 runs per game. With a .253 hitting percentage, they hit an average of 1.2 home runs per game.
Cubs vs. tBlue Jay Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 12, 2023 15:07 PM ET |
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| Where: | Rogers Centre in Toronto |
| TV: | Bally Sports Network |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Justin Steele (13-3, 2.68 ERA) vs Chris Bassitt (11-6, 3.87 ERA)
On the mound for the Cubs will be the leftie Justin Steele who has a 13-3 record, 2.68 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. He has a 4-1 road record to go with a 2.76 ERA.
On the mound for the Blue Jays will be the rightie Chris Bassitt who has a 11-6 record, 3.87 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. He has a 6-2 home record to go with a 2.56 ERA.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Blue Jays TBA – Over/Under: TBA
Cubs Betting Trends
Cubs are 9-2 in their last 11 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Chicago Cubs are 4-17 in their last 21 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 1-7 in their last 8 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Chicago Cubs are 0-8 in their last 8 interleague road games.
Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Over is 8-1-1 in Cubs last 10 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1-1 in Cubs last 7 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Over is 9-2-1 in Cubs last 12 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays Betting Trends
The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 52 of their last 88 games (+12.45 Units / 12% ROI)
Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 51 games (+12.45 Units / 22% ROI)
Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+7.20 Units / 44% ROI)
The Toronto Blue Jays have only hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 93 games (-24.15 Units / -22% ROI)
The Toronto Blue Jays have only hit the Game Total Over in 37 of their last 93 games (-18.60 Units / -18% ROI)
Toronto Blue Jays have only hit the Moneyline in 40 of their last 77 games (-12.55 Units / -12% ROI)
The Toronto Blue Jays have only hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 15 of their last 36 games at home (-9.10 Units / -21% ROI).
Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays 8/12/2023 Betting Picks
Both pitchers have been superb, so I’m expecting a pitchers duel, at least in the first half of the game. Take the under the total in the first 5 innings with expert sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: F5 INNINGS UNDER the total