The upcoming game between the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago Cubs is set to take place at Chicago’s historic Wrigley Field on September 17, 2024, starting at 7:40 PM under clear skies. The Athletics are sending Mitch Spence to the mound, who holds a current season ERA of 4.325. The Cubs will counter with Jordan Wicks, who has an ERA of 5.268.

Looking at the standings, the Athletics, positioned 13th in the AL West, have a record of 65-86 this season, reflecting a winning percentage of .43 and placing them 4th within their division. They’ve won four of their last ten games but are facing a three-game losing streak. When playing away from home, they have 29 wins to 47 losses. On the Cubs’ side, they are 8th in the NL Central with a winning record of 77-73 and sit 2nd in their division. Their current form shows an improvement with five wins in their last ten games and a modest two-game win streak.

When it comes to scoring, the Athletics have struggled with 609 runs scored versus 711 allowed. The Cubs appear more balanced with 692 runs scored and 626 runs against. Considering the point spread, the game is predicted with -1.5, leaning in favor of the Chicago Cubs. The over/under for the matchup is set at 8.0, suggesting expectations of moderate scoring. For those interested in betting, the MoneyLine odds stand at +141 for the Athletics and -166 for the Cubs, indicating favoritism towards the home team at Wrigley Field.