Blue Jays vs. Cubs Prediction: Cubs Predicted to Win Based on New Analysis for Sunday's MLB Game [8/18/2024]

The Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays will meet in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, starting at 2:20PM ET.

The Cubs will have Shota Imanaga (9-2, 3.16 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Blue Jays are going with Bowden Francis (5-3, 4.92 ERA).

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Cubs as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Blue Jays-Cubs game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Cubs with a win probability of 62%, while the Blue Jays have 38%."

Blue Jays vs. Cubs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Sunday's MLB action between the Cubs and Blue Jays at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024
• Time: 2:20PM ET/11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Sunday's Blue Jays vs. Cubs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Blue Jays vs. Cubs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB game between the Blue Jays and Cubs 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 62% chance of beating the Blue Jays.

According to our model, the Blue Jays (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

Pre-Game Probabilities

Last Updated: 6:29PM, Aug 18

Moneyline

Over / Under

Run Line

Blue Jays

Win %

38%

62%

+160

-180

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Cubs

Blue Jays TOR

+160

Win %

38%

62%

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Cubs CHC

-180

Bowden Francis 5-3, 4.92 ERA

Shota Imanaga 9-2, 3.16 ERA

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Blue Jays vs. Cubs Odds [8/18/2024]

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Blue Jays vs. Cubs Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Blue Jays vs. Cubs matchup is on the run line.

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Conclusion

We predict the Cubs, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jays on Sunday.

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