Chicago Sends Kyle Hendricks vs Marco Estrada in Toronto Blue Jays vs Cubs Game

The Chicago Cubs will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the Toronto Blue Jays pay a visit to Wrigley Field.

Chicago hands the ball to starter Kyle Hendricks in this one and he'll try to improve on his 4-4 mark on the year. Toronto counters with Marco Estrada, who will try to quiet the fans and the Cubs bats at the same time.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 6.6-3.0 win for the Cubs on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Chicago (65-57) will face the 59-64 Blue Jays in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Toronto injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 7 (Chicago Cubs) and the No. 15 (Toronto Blue Jays) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Chicago Cubs No. 9-ranked scoring average of 4.84 runs per game, against a Toronto Blue Jays offense rated No. 27 and scoring 4.26 runs per game. The Cubs have averaged 8.51 hits per game to date this season, more than the Blue Jays hitters have managed (8.12 per nine innings).

Defensively, Toronto features the No. 21-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.05 runs per game. Chicago, meanwhile, comes in at No. 8 at home, scoring 5.03 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Toronto suffered a 4-3 loss against Chicago on Saturday, as N Tepesch wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Wrigley Field.

Betting Trends
  • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 10 games
  • Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
  • Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games on the road
  • Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Chi Cubs is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
  • Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Toronto at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, August 22nd
Chicago at Cincinnati, Tuesday, August 22nd

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