MLBSun 27 Sept, 22:05 EATTropicana Field

Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox prediction

Chicago CubsAway58%to win
6 : 2final score
Boston Red SoxHome42%to win
Shujaa safe tipUnder 11.5 runs1.46

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip69%
Under 11.5 runsMost likely to win
Fair 1.461 unitwon
Bold tip42%
Red Sox to winBigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.391 unitlost

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox is Chicago Cubs to win, with a 58% chance. We project Chicago Cubs 4.8 and Boston Red Sox 4.5. Our best bet is Under 11.5 runs at 1.46.

Red Sox team news-3%Cubs team news-1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Boston Red SoxWWLWL
  • Wv Chicago Cubs2-0
  • Wv Chicago Cubs4-3
  • Lv Cleveland Guardians0-1
  • Wv Cleveland Guardians1-0
  • Lv Cleveland Guardians2-3
Chicago CubsLLWLL
  • Lat Boston Red Sox0-2
  • Lat Boston Red Sox3-4
  • Wv Miami Marlins2-1
  • Lv Miami Marlins2-3
  • Lv Miami Marlins2-8

In numbers, Red Sox red and Cubs green

55%Win rate45%
2.7Runs scored per game4.5
2.5Runs conceded per game4.0
55% homeHome and away36% away

Last meetings

  • Boston Red Sox2-0Chicago Cubs
  • Boston Red Sox4-3Chicago Cubs

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
Red SoxCubs
20Games played20
11Wins9
9Losses11
54Runs scored91
50Runs conceded81
2.7Scored per game4.5
2.5Conceded per game4.0
6W 5LHome record5W 4L
5W 4LAway record4W 7L

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

Spread and total

Chance and fair price
Red Sox -1.533%3.07
Red Sox -0.542%2.41
Red Sox +0.551%1.96
Red Sox +1.560%1.66
Red Sox +2.569%1.45
Over 7.5 runs66%1.52
Over 8.5 runs57%1.75
Over 9.5 runs48%2.08
Over 10.5 runs39%2.55
Over 11.5 runs31%3.25

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Where to bet on Red Sox v Cubs

Our top pick is Under 11.5 runs. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox: Chicago Cubs are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Boston Red Sox 42% and Chicago Cubs 58%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Boston Red Sox won 3 of their last 5 and Chicago Cubs won 1 of their last 5. Boston Red Sox come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Boston Red Sox won 6 of their last 11 games at home. Chicago Cubs won 4 of their last 11 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Boston Red Sox score 2.7 runs a game and let in 2.5. Chicago Cubs score 4.5 and let in 4.0. Their recent games average 5.2 and 8.6 runs in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Boston Red Sox won 2 and Chicago Cubs won 0. The last one ended Boston Red Sox 2, Chicago Cubs 0.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Under 11.5 runs has a 69% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Boston Red Sox form

Boston Red Sox have 11 wins and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 54 runs scored and 50 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, W, L, newest first.

Chicago Cubs form

Chicago Cubs have 9 wins and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 91 runs scored and 81 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 7 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Boston Red Sox won 2, Chicago Cubs won 0. Last time out it finished Boston Red Sox 2, Chicago Cubs 0.

Our call

We expect Chicago Cubs to score about 4.8 runs and Boston Red Sox about 4.5. That points to Chicago Cubs to win. Our safest bet is Under 11.5 runs at 1.46. Our bold bet is Red Sox to win at 2.39.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox?

Our prediction for Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox is Chicago Cubs to win, with a 58% chance. We project Chicago Cubs 4.8 and Boston Red Sox 4.5. Our best bet is Under 11.5 runs at 1.46.

What is the projected score for Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox?

We project Chicago Cubs 4.8 and Boston Red Sox 4.5, about 9.3 runs in total.

How are Boston Red Sox playing?

Boston Red Sox have 11 wins and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 54 runs scored and 50 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, W, L, newest first.

How are Chicago Cubs playing?

Chicago Cubs have 9 wins and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 91 runs scored and 81 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 7 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

What happened when Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs last met?

It ended Boston Red Sox 2, Chicago Cubs 0. In the last 2 meetings Boston Red Sox won 2 and Chicago Cubs won 0.

What is the best bet for Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox?

Under 11.5 runs at 1.46, with a 69% chance.

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