Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 3, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 3, 2025 ,

MLB Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 7/3

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Cleveland Guardians will play against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The game is scheduled to start at 8:05 PM. Fans can expect a very hot evening with a light breeze under clear skies.

Guardians vs. Cubs Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Chicago Cubs -152. The Cubs have a strong home record of 27-15 and have won the last two games against the Guardians. Their consistent performance at home makes them the better choice.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-102). Both starting pitchers have ERAs over 4.00, but recent games between these teams have been low-scoring. The Guardians have struggled to score, making the under a reasonable pick.

Team Trends

  • The Chicago Cubs have a strong home record this season, winning 27 of their 42 games at Wrigley Field.
  • Cleveland Guardians have struggled on the road with a record of 20-24 this season.
  • The Chicago Cubs won their last two games against the Cleveland Guardians with scores of 5-4 and 5-2.
  • Cleveland Guardians’ division record is impressive at 14-5 in the AL Central.
  • The weather forecast for the game is very hot with clear skies and a light breeze.

Guardians vs Cubs Preview

The Cleveland Guardians will visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday night. The Guardians will rely on Luis L. Ortiz to start on the mound. Ortiz has a 4.37 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP with a 4-9 record this season. He will aim to improve his performance under the night sky.

The Cubs will counter with Cade Horton as their starting pitcher. Horton holds a 4.80 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP, along with a 3-2 record. The Cubs hope Horton can lead them to a win in front of their home crowd. With clear skies and a light breeze, both teams will look to make the most of the conditions.

Chicago Cubs: Key Players and Performance

The Chicago Cubs have some strong hitters this season. Seiya Suzuki leads the team with 23 home runs and 73 RBIs. He is ranked first on the team for both of these stats. Michael Busch is another player to watch. He has a batting average of .281 and 14 home runs. He ranks second on the team in both home runs and RBIs. Cade Horton is the starting pitcher for the Cubs. He has a 4.80 ERA and a 3-2 record. The team will look to him for a solid performance.

Cleveland Guardians: Players to Watch

The Cleveland Guardians have some key players this season. José Ramírez is leading the team with a .301 batting average. He also has 13 home runs and 38 RBIs. Carlos Santana is another important player, with a .240 batting average and 10 home runs. Kyle Manzardo adds depth to the lineup. He has 13 home runs and 33 RBIs. Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann contribute with their bats too. Arias has 6 home runs, while Schneemann has 8. Luis L. Ortiz will start on the mound for the Guardians. His ERA is 4.37, and his record is 4-9. The team hopes for a strong outing from him.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs are a strong pick for the money line at -152. They have a solid home record of 27-15 this season. The Cubs have also won their last two games against the Guardians, showing they can perform well in this matchup.

The under 8.5 at -102 is a reasonable choice for this game. Both starting pitchers have ERAs over 4.00, but recent games between these teams have been low-scoring. The Guardians have struggled to score, with only 11 runs in their last three games, which supports the under prediction.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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