Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros Odds

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.

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**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Chicago Cubs	Favorite Houston Astros
+150 BetMGM Bet	-175 BetMGM Bet

The Houston Astros are the -175 moneyline favorite. Risk $175 to win $100 on the Houston Astros at BetMGM. The Chicago Cubs are the +150 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $150 on the Chicago Cubs. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
8.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	8.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 8.5 runs. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 8.5 runs. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Run Line Betting Odds**
Underdog Chicago Cubs	Favorite Houston Astros
+1.5 -140 BetMGM Bet	-1.5 +115 BetMGM Bet

The Houston Astros have a -1.5 +115 run line at BetMGM OH. They are the run line favorite in this matchup. The Chicago Cubs have a +1.5 -140 run line at BetMGM OH. The Chicago Cubs are the run line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

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What is the moneyline for the Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros MLB game on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023?

The Houston Astros are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Cubs are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros MLB game on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023?

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.

What is the run line for the Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros MLB game on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023?

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

MLB Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Cubs Astros 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT	+150 -175

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Possible Moneyline Outcomes

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

MLB Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Cubs Astros First Team to Score 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT	-120 -105 Bet
Cubs Astros To Extra Innings 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT	Yes +750 No -1200 Bet
Cubs Astros 1st Team to Score Will Win 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT	Yes -250 No +190 Bet
Cubs Total Runs CUB at HOU 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT	3.5 o -110 3.5 u -120 Bet
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Astros Total Runs CUB at HOU 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT	4.5 o -115 4.5 u -115 Bet
Drew Smyly Strikeouts Thrown CUB at HOU 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT	3.5 o -165 3.5 u +130 Bet
JP France Strikeouts Thrown CUB at HOU 5/17/23 8:10pm EDT	5.5 o -125 5.5 u -105 Bet

Chicago Cubs & Houston Astros Futures Odds

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Team Standings

2023 MLB Regular Season Standings - Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros
Team	W	L	Pct	GB	Home	Away	RS	RA	Diff	Strk	L10
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

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How to Bet on the Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros MLB Game

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.
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.
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.
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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