Cubs vs. Orioles Picks & Best Bets 9th Jul 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Baltimore Orioles will meet the Chicago Cubs in MLB action on Tuesday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, starting at 6:35 p.m. ET.

We have run 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's MLB matchup using innovative AI technology to pinpoint the best Cubs vs. Orioles bets, player props and predictions.

According to our predictions, the Orioles have a 58% chance of beating the Cubs.

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Our Cubs vs. Orioles Betting Picks & Predictions

Today's Cubs vs. Orioles picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.

Cubs vs. Orioles Game Information

• Game Date: Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
• Game Time: 6:35 p.m. ET
• Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
• Run Line: Cubs +1.5 / Orioles -1.5
• Moneyline: Cubs +160 / Orioles -178
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 9 Runs (-105/-110)

Cubs +1.5 @ -122 via DraftKings Sportsbook

• According to our simulations, the Cubs have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the Orioles have a probability of 40%.
• DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -122 for the Cubs +1.5, providing a favorable 4.6% edge for them to cover.

Total Runs Over 9 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook

• The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -105.
• Our analysis suggests a 53% probability of the 9-run total going over, providing an edge of 1.6%.

Cubs vs. Orioles Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Chicago Cubs at +160 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Baltimore Orioles are available at -178 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

According to the model, the Orioles are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 58% chance of coming out on top.

Even though the Orioles are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +160 odds on the Cubs moneyline, providing an edge of 3.3%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.

Our Player Prop Picks for Cubs vs. Orioles

Here are the top MLB player props for Tuesday's Cubs vs. Orioles matchup.

Chicago Cubs Prediction - Jameson Taillon Under 2.5 Earned Runs (+115)

• Our top prop bet for the Cubs is on Jameson Taillon to record under 2.5 earned runs.
• Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 56.3%, providing an edge of 9.8% on the +115 odds offered by DraftKings.

Baltimore Orioles Prediction - Heston Kjerstad To Get a Hit (-200)

• Our best prop bet for the Orioles is on Heston Kjerstad to get a hit.
• According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 71.9%, providing an edge of 5.3% on the -200 odds available at BetMGM.

These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.

Cubs vs. Orioles Betting Trends

In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Cubs vs. Orioles trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.

Michael Busch to Record an RBI

Michael Busch has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 12 games (33% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +230 (30% implied probability), available at DraftKings.

Gunnar Henderson to Record an RBI

Gunnar Henderson has recorded at least one RBI in 11 of his last 25 appearances (44%). You can make a bet that he'll record another one at odds of +155 (39%), also available at DraftKings.

Ryan O'Hearn to Record an RBI

Ryan O'Hearn has recorded at least one RBI in 7 of his last 16 appearances (44%). You can wager on him to record at least one RBI again at odds of +155 (39%), again available at DraftKings.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jameson Taillon of the Cubs to record under 2.5 earned runs, with an edge of 9.8% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Cubs +1.5 to cover.

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