The Cubs will play the Astros on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. Your timezone's first pitch time is 8:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Learn more about MLB Betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain money line, total and run line bets. Plus, a great discussion about exotic bets like MLB Baseball parlays and props.
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Table of Contents
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Best Cubs at Astros Odds
Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Houston Astros |
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Over | Under |
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Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Houston Astros |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Astros are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Cubs are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -105 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -115 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Astros are -1.5 +115 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Cubs are +1.5 -140 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
Game |
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Cubs
Astros
5/17/23 8:10pm EDT | +150-175 |
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $150 at +150 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 40%.
- Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $57.14 at -175 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 63.64%.
Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros Prop Bets
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Cubs
Astros
First Team to Score
5/17/23 8:10pm EDT | -120-105Bet |
Cubs
Astros
To Extra Innings
5/17/23 8:10pm EDT | Yes +750No -1200Bet |
Cubs
Astros
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/17/23 8:10pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at HOU 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT | 3.5 o -1103.5 u -120Bet |
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Astros
Total Runs
CUB at HOU 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -115Bet |
Drew Smyly
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at HOU 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT | 3.5 o -1653.5 u +130Bet |
JP France
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at HOU 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Houston Astros Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Cubs World Series Odds
Team | ![]() |
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Cubs | +25000 Bet |
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Astros | +800 Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Houston Astros Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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x - Houston Astros | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | +14.0 | 39-42 | 51-30 | 827 | 698 | +129 | W4 | 6-4 |
e - Chicago Cubs | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | +21.0 | 45-36 | 38-43 | 819 | 723 | +96 | L1 | 4-6 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 at 8:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.