The Red Sox will play the Cubs on Sunday, July 16th, 2023. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:20 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Red Sox have a 90.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Cubs is 90.00.
- Visiting Boston Red Sox - The Boston Red Sox have a 23-22 record as a visiting team, ranking them 7th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 22-23 record as a home team. They rank 10th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Boston Red Sox currently stand 5th (463) Overall, with the Chicago Cubs ranking 12th (423) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Boston Red Sox are 9th (437) Overall for runs allowed. The Chicago Cubs stand 17th (396) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Boston Red Sox lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs won their last game.
- Team Records - The Boston Red Sox have a 49-44 Overall record (10.0 GB American East Division), with the Chicago Cubs possessing a 43-48 Overall standing (7.0 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr! Ye scallywags at SportsBetting3.com be wantin' a preview o' the Boston Red Sox playin' the Chicago Cubs on July 16th, 2023... Well, prepare ye self for a stormy battle on the diamond! The Red Sox, with a 49-44 record, be marchin' into enemy territory. Avast ye! They be showin' a 0.527 win percentage, aye, but don't be fooled! They be playin' like a pack o' landlubbers lately, with an 8-2 record in their last ten games. (Shiver me timbers!)
Now, the Cubs be sportin' a 43-48 record, aye, not as fearsome as the Red Sox... But beware, mateys! They be havin' a 0.473 win percentage, and a 5-5 record in their last ten. It be a close contest, indeed! So, if ye dare to bet on this game, ye better shack up with SportsBetting3.com and review the odds below. There be treasure to be won, or lost, on the outcome of this clash o' titans. Arrr, may the winds o' fortune blow in yer favor, ye scurvy dogs!
Best Red Sox at Cubs Odds
Underdog Boston Red Sox | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Over | Under |
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Underdog Boston Red Sox | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Red Sox are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 9.5 +100 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9.5 -120 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +130 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Red Sox are +1.5 -155 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
Game |
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Red Sox
Cubs
7/16/23 2:20pm EDT | +120-145 |
- Boston Red Sox bettors risk $100 to win $120 at +120 odds. The implied probability for Boston Red Sox is 45.45%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 59.18%.
Boston Red Sox at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets
BetMGM Bet |
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Red Sox
Cubs
First Team to Score
7/16/23 2:20pm EDT | -130+100Bet |
Red Sox
Cubs
To Extra Innings
7/16/23 2:20pm EDT | Yes +775No -1400Bet |
Red Sox
Cubs
1st Team to Score Will Win
7/16/23 2:20pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Red Sox
Total Runs
BOS at CUB 7/16/23 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
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Cubs
Total Runs
BOS at CUB 7/16/23 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o -1304.5 u +100Bet |
Justin Steele
Strikeouts Thrown
BOS at CUB 7/16/23 2:20pm EDT | 5.5 o +1205.5 u -160Bet |
Kutter Crawford
Strikeouts Thrown
BOS at CUB 7/16/23 2:20pm EDT | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Boston Red Sox & Chicago Cubs 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.
Boston Red Sox World Series Odds
Team | BetMGM |
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Red Sox | +2000 Bet |
Team | BetMGM |
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Cubs | +2500 Bet |
Boston Red Sox & Chicago Cubs 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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e - Chicago Cubs | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | +21.0 | 45-36 | 38-43 | 819 | 723 | +96 | L1 | 4-6 |
e - Boston Red Sox | 78 | 84 | 0.481 | +26.0 | 39-42 | 39-42 | 772 | 776 | -4 | W1 | 3-7 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Red Sox vs Chicago Cubs 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 Sunday, July 16th, 2023 at 2:20 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 Boston Red Sox vs Chicago Cubs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Red Sox vs Chicago Cubs 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.
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