The Boston Red Sox will play against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The game will be held at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL, with the first pitch at 2:20 PM. Fans can catch the action on NESN, and the weather forecast predicts overcast clouds with a mild breeze.

Red Sox vs. Cubs Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Chicago Cubs +118. The Cubs have a strong home record of 32-16. They also won the last two games against the Red Sox.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (-117). Both teams have solid pitching, and the Red Sox have struggled to score in recent games.

Team Trends

• Boston Red Sox have a road record of 21-27 this season.
• Chicago Cubs have a strong home record of 32-16 this season.
• The Cubs won the last two games against the Red Sox with scores of 6-0 and 4-1.
• Shota Imanaga of the Cubs pitched 7 innings with no runs allowed in the last game against the Red Sox.
• The game will be played at Wrigley Field, with overcast clouds and a light breeze expected.

Red Sox vs Cubs Preview

The Boston Red Sox will take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field this Sunday. The game is set for the afternoon, with the first pitch at 2:20 PM. Fans can tune in on NESN to watch the action unfold under overcast skies and a mild breeze.

Starting on the mound for the Red Sox is Garrett Crochet. He has a strong ERA of 2.23 and a record of 10 wins and 4 losses. The Cubs will counter with Cade Horton, who has an ERA of 4.45 and a 3-3 record. The pitching matchup could play a big role in the outcome of the game.

Chicago Cubs: Key Players and Stats

The Chicago Cubs have some strong hitters this season. Seiya Suzuki is leading the team with 26 home runs, ranking fifth in the league. Michael Busch is not far behind with 20 home runs, placing him 11th in the league. Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner contribute well, too. Swanson has 16 home runs and leads the team with 56 runs. Hoerner has a solid batting average of .286 and has scored 52 runs this season. Cade Horton will start for the Cubs in this game. He has an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.41. His record is 3 wins and 3 losses this season.

Boston Red Sox: Strong Lineup and Pitching

The Boston Red Sox have a solid lineup. Trevor Story leads the team with 15 home runs and 58 RBIs. Carlos Narváez has a batting average of .270 and has contributed 31 RBIs. Alex Bregman stands out with a .291 batting average and 11 home runs. Their team batting average is .255, which ranks fourth in the league. The Red Sox have hit 122 home runs, placing them ninth. They lead the league in doubles with 202. Garrett Crochet will pitch for the Red Sox. His ERA is 2.23, and he has a record of 10 wins and 4 losses. The Red Sox pitching staff has a team ERA of 3.82, ranking 12th in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs have a strong home record of 32-16, making them a solid pick for the money line at +118. They have won the last two games against the Red Sox, showing they can perform well against this team. The Cubs’ recent performance at Wrigley Field has been impressive, and their hitters like Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch have been key contributors.

For the over/under prediction, under 7.0 (-117) seems reasonable due to the strong pitching on both sides. The Red Sox have struggled to score in recent games, with only one run in the last two games against the Cubs. Garrett Crochet’s impressive ERA of 2.23 for the Red Sox and the Cubs’ ability to limit runs support the under pick.

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