The Chicago Cubs will look to snap out of a four-game losing streak when they take on the Cleveland Guardians in a key interleague matchup on Friday. The Guardians (39-41), who are 7-3 in their past 10 games, are 19-22 on the road this season. The Cubs (37-42), who are fourth in the National League Central, are 20-20 on their home field.
First pitch from Wrigley Field in Chicago is set for 2:20 p.m. ET. The Cubs are the -165 favorites on the money line (risk $165 to win $100) in the latest Guardians vs. Cubs odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total runs scored is 8.5 (see the latest lines for every game on our MLB odds page).
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The model knows Chicago second baseman Nico Hoerner has been on a roll. He has hits in eight consecutive games, including a 2-for-4 performance with a double in Thursday's loss to the Phillies. He was 2-for-5 with a triple, home run, three RBI and two runs scored in an 8-3 win at Pittsburgh on June 21. For the season, Hoerner is hitting .284 with 14 doubles, three triples, five homers, 40 RBI and 44 runs scored.
The model also knows Cleveland third baseman Jose Ramirez has been hot of late with hits in nine of the past 10 games, including three in a row. In Wednesday's 14-1 win at Kansas City, he was 2-for-3 with a double, homer, two walks and five RBI. He was 1-for-3 with an RBI in Thursday's loss. For the season, Ramirez is hitting .298 with 21 doubles, four triples, 13 homers and 52 RBI.
Now, it has set its sights on Guardians vs. Cubs. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 9.1 combined runs, and it also says one side of the money line has ALL the value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any MLB picks of your own.
So who wins Guardians vs. Cubs? And which side of the money line has ALL the value? ...