Athletics +111 at Cubs: Fading Chicago's cold streak

The God of Odds likes the Athletics moneyline at +111 and BetUS is the place to hammer it.

Let's start with the Cubs. They're 32-28 overall but losers of 6 of their last 10 games. That's a team trending in the wrong direction. Their 18-11 home record looks solid on paper, but recent form tells a different story. Chicago is dropping games they should win, and now they're without reliever Brandon Birdsell who is out or doubtful. That's a key bullpen arm missing against an Oakland lineup that can scratch runs across.

Now look at the Athletics. They're 28-31 but 17-14 on the road, meaning they actually play better away from home. Their scoring is close to Chicago's 4.7 to 4.3 per game and they allow 4.8 compared to the Cubs' 4.4. The gap is small. Oakland's moneyline record of 285-329 shows they lose more than they win, but at +111 you're getting a price that overvalues the Cubs' reputation. The A's have covered 41% of the time ATS, but that's not the focus here. We're betting them to win outright as a dog.

The line movement tells you everything. The moneyline hasn't budged. No sharp money is hammering the Cubs at -120. That's a red flag. If the public was all over Chicago, the line would have moved. It hasn't. That's your signal to grab the plus money.

Best value? BetUS has the Athletics at +111. Compare that to LowVig and BetOnline at +109 or Bovada at +110. That extra couple of cents adds up over a season. Lock in the best number.

Athletics +111. Fade the Cubs' slide. The value is on the dog.