Tigers Game Preview: Tigers vs Cubs - August 21, 2024 - Odds, Insights and More

As the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers gear up for the second game of their series at the iconic Wrigley Field, baseball fans are in for a matchup that promises both drama and excitement. With both teams navigating a season of highs and lows, this game is crucial for both sides as they look to either maintain momentum or snap out of a slump.

How to Watch

• Date: August 21, 2024
• Time: 8:05 PM ET
• Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
• TV: Bally Sports, MLB Extra Innings
• Streaming: Fubo, MLB.TV, YouTubeTV
• Radio: 97.1 The Ticket

Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers +135 | Cubs -160
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-160) | Cubs -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under (7.5)
  • Tigers: Over (-110)
  • Cubs: Under (-110)

Odds found at Caesars Sportsbook .

Predictions

The Cubs enter this game with a solid advantage, thanks in large part to their recent form and the steady performance of Jameson Taillon on the mound. Although the Tigers have yet to announce their starting pitcher, the Cubs’ ace, Taillon, boasts a respectable 3.62 ERA and has been particularly effective at home. This could spell trouble for a Tigers lineup that has been struggling to put runs on the board.

The Tigers have managed to score three or fewer runs in five of their last six games, a trend that does not bode well for their chances at Wrigley Field. With the Cubs needing every win to stay in the wild card race, they are likely to capitalize on the Tigers' offensive woes.

Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Tigers 2

More Insights

The Cubs have a strong track record against AL Central teams with losing records, winning nine of their last ten games in such matchups. This statistic is promising for the Cubs as they face the Tigers, who have lost four of their last five road games.

Player prop trends also favor the Cubs, with Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson stepping up their game in recent matchups. Bellinger’s power and Swanson’s consistency are likely to be key factors in this game.

On the other hand, while Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson have shown potential, the Tigers' overall offensive struggles make it difficult to rely on them to turn the tide in this contest. The Tigers will need to generate more runs if they hope to challenge the Cubs at their home turf.