Royals vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Sunday [8/20/2023]

MLB action continues on Sunday at 2:20PM ET as the Kansas City Royals take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Kyle Hendricks (4-6, 4.00 ERA) will start for the Cubs, pitting him against Jordan Lyles (3-13, 6.30 ERA) for the Royals.

Dimers' free betting picks for Royals vs. Cubs, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Royals vs. Cubs

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Royals-Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 63% chance of getting the W against the Royals.

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Royals vs. Cubs Odds [8/20]

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (-102), Royals +1.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Cubs -210, Royals +188
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-115/+100)

The Cubs are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Royals, with -102 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -210, which means you can risk $210 to win $100, for a total payout of $310, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at +188, where you can bet $100 to profit $188, earning a total payout of $288, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Royals (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 56% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Royals vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Royals +1.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Royals @ +188 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.8% edge)
• Total: Over 9 @ -115 via BetMGM (56% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Royals moneyline is the best option because of the 1.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Royals vs. Cubs Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cubs are more likely to defeat the Royals at Wrigley Field on Sunday.

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Cubs boasting a 63% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Royals-Cubs game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Royals vs. Cubs on Sunday August 20, 2023.

Royals vs. Cubs 2023

Sunday's MLB game between the Cubs and Royals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Sunday August 20, 2023
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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