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.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, August 22nd
Chicago at Cincinnati, Tuesday, August 22nd