On Tuesday, April 01, 2025, the Chicago Cubs will play against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. The game is set to start at 10:05 PM and will be under the night sky. As the regular season begins, both teams will look to build on their spring training performances.

Cubs vs. Athletics Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Athletics MoneyLine 114. The Athletics have shown strong pitching with a 1.59 ERA this season. Luis Severino’s recent performance was solid, allowing no runs in his last outing.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-118). The Athletics’ pitching has been effective, and the Cubs have struggled with a .208 team batting average this season. This could lead to a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Chicago Cubs have a regular season record of 3-4, with all three wins coming on the road.
• The Athletics have a regular season record of 2-3, with both wins also coming on the road.
• During spring training, the Athletics won 7-0 against the Seattle Mariners, with three home runs in that game.
• In a recent spring training game against Seattle, the Athletics’ pitcher JP Sears had 7 strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings.
• Tyler Soderstrom hit two home runs in a spring training game against the Mariners on March 27th.

Cubs vs Athletics Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Athletics will meet on Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park. The Cubs will have Justin Steele on the mound. Steele has had a challenging start to the season with an ERA of 8.00 over his first two games. He will aim to improve his performance in this game.

On the other side, the Athletics will start Luis Severino. Severino had a strong outing against the Mariners, pitching six scoreless innings. His spring training numbers show a decent ERA of 4.39 across four starts. This game will be an opportunity for both teams to set the tone for their season.

Athletics Ready to Swing into Action

The Athletics are starting the season with a focus on improvement. Their team batting average sits at .211, with an on-base percentage of .276. They have hit seven home runs so far, showing some power early in the season. Tyler Soderstrom is leading the team with a .467 batting average. He has hit three home runs and has four RBIs in four games. Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers have also contributed with home runs, adding depth to the lineup. On the pitching side, Luis Severino had a strong start against the Mariners. He pitched six innings without allowing a run. The team has a collective ERA of 1.59, showing promise on the mound.

Cubs Aim to Make a Strong Start

The Cubs are looking to improve their batting stats. Kyle Tucker has been a key player, with a .250 batting average and two home runs in six games. Ian Happ and Dansby Swanson are also contributing, each with a home run. Justin Steele is set to start on the mound for the Cubs. In his recent game against the Diamondbacks, he pitched five innings and allowed three runs. His ERA stands at 8.00 for the season so far. The Cubs’ team stats show room for improvement. They have a batting average of .208 and an ERA of 6.23. Despite these numbers, they have hit six home runs and walked 23 times, showing patience at the plate.

Final Betting Pick

The Athletics’ MoneyLine pick at 114 looks promising due to their strong pitching. Luis Severino’s recent performance, where he allowed no runs against the Mariners, adds confidence. The Athletics’ 1.59 ERA this season shows they can keep the Cubs’ bats quiet.

Choosing the Under 8.5 (-118) is supported by the Cubs’ struggles at the plate, with a .208 team batting average. Justin Steele’s 8.00 ERA suggests the Cubs might not hold the Athletics back. Both teams have shown signs of low-scoring games, making the under a solid pick.

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