Mark your calendars for September 16, 2024, as the Oakland Athletics are set to clash with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The first pitch is slated for 07:40 pm under what is forecasted to be a sky of scattered clouds.

Joey Estes will be on the pitcher’s mound for the Athletics, carrying an ERA of 4.360 into the game. Opposing him will be Shota Imanaga for the Cubs, who comes into the matchup with an impressive 3.031 ERA.

Looking at the standings within the 2024 AL West Division, the Athletics are currently 13th with a record of 65-85, reflecting a winning percentage of .430. They hold a division record of 21-25 and rank 4th in their division. The Athletics have a recent track record of 4 wins in their last 10 games and are currently on a 2-game losing streak. Their home record is modulated at 36-39, while they struggle slightly more on the road with 29 wins to 46 losses. Regarding their performance in day versus night games, they’ve won 26 during the daytime against 39 victories under the lights. The team’s run statistics show them scoring 607 while conceding 702.

On the flip side, the Cubs rank 8th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 76-73, translating to a .510 winning percentage. They also hold a division record of 21-28. The Cubs have garnered 5 wins out of their last 10 games and are riding a single-game winning streak. At Wrigley, they have a stronger showing with a 38-33 record, juxtaposed against their 38-40 performance on the road. They’ve won 35 games in daylight conditions and 41 at night, totaling 683 runs scored against 624 surrendered.

Turning to the odds, the point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Cubs, reflecting their slightly stronger performance metrics and home field advantage. The over-under for the game is pegged at 8.0, indicating expectations for moderate scoring. Bettors looking at the moneyline will find the Athletics at +161, suggesting a stronger potential payout due to their underdog status, while the Cubs stand at -193, favored to win but offering less lucrative returns.