The Chicago Cubs (49-34) visit the Houston Astros (49-34) Sunday in the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Daikin Park is set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Astros are favored (-157 on the moneyline to win) when they take the field at home against the Cubs (+131). The Houston Astros will hand the ball to Framber Valdez (8-4, 2.88 ERA), who is looking for win No. 9 on the season, and the Cubs will counter with Jameson Taillon (7-5, 4.47 ERA).

The Philadelphia Phillies will lock horns with the Houston Astros in an MLB matchup on Thursday. This prediction is based on 10,000 simulations of the game.