Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 23, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 23, 2025 ,

MLB Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 7/23

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Kansas City Royals will take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The game is scheduled for 2:20 PM and will be broadcast on MARQ. Fans can expect a warm afternoon with a light breeze and broken clouds as the Royals, with a 49-53 record, face the Cubs, who hold a 60-41 record this season.

Royals vs. Cubs Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Chicago Cubs -148. The Cubs have a strong home record of 33-18 and are coming off a 6-0 win against the Royals. Their overall season performance is better than the Royals.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 10.5 (-116). Both starting pitchers, Seth Lugo and Colin Rea, have solid ERAs, suggesting a lower-scoring game. The Cubs’ recent games have also seen lower total scores.

Team Trends

  • The Kansas City Royals have a road record of 25-27 this season.
  • Chicago Cubs have a strong home record of 33-18 this season.
  • In their last game, the Cubs defeated the Royals 6-0 at Wrigley Field.
  • Salvador Perez hit 2 home runs in the Royals’ 12-4 win over the Cubs on July 21, 2025.
  • Chicago Cubs’ manager is Craig Counsell, while Matt Quatraro manages the Royals.

Royals vs Cubs Preview

On Wednesday afternoon, baseball fans will gather at Wrigley Field to watch the Kansas City Royals play against the Chicago Cubs. The Royals, with a 49-53 record, are looking to improve their standing in the league. The Cubs, holding a 60-41 record, aim to maintain their strong performance this season.

Pitching for the Royals is Seth Lugo, who has an ERA of 2.94 and a WHIP of 1.09. Lugo’s record stands at 6-5. Opposing him is Colin Rea for the Cubs, with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.28. Rea has an 8-3 record. Fans can expect a warm afternoon with a light breeze and broken clouds, making it a pleasant day for baseball.

Chicago Cubs: Power at the Plate

The Chicago Cubs have some strong hitters in their lineup. Seiya Suzuki leads the team with 26 home runs, ranking 4th in the league. His batting average is .258, and he has driven in 81 runs. Michael Busch is another key player for the Cubs. He has a batting average of .283 and has hit 20 home runs. Busch’s on-base percentage is .370, making him a tough out for pitchers. Dansby Swanson adds depth to the Cubs’ offense. He has played in 100 games, hitting 16 home runs with a .254 average. Swanson has also scored 59 runs, leading the team in that category.

Kansas City Royals: Consistent Contributions

Bobby Witt Jr. plays shortstop for the Royals. He has a batting average of .288 and has hit 14 home runs. Witt leads the team with 60 runs scored. Maikel Garcia plays third base for the Royals. He has a .291 batting average and has hit 8 home runs. Garcia has driven in 41 runs this season. Vinnie Pasquantino adds power at first base for the Royals. He has a .264 average and has hit 15 home runs. Pasquantino has 57 RBIs, ranking him second on the team.

Final Betting Pick

The Chicago Cubs are a good pick for the money line at -148. They have a strong home record of 33-18, showing they play well at Wrigley Field. Their recent 6-0 win against the Royals adds confidence, as they have been performing better overall this season compared to Kansas City.

Choosing the under 10.5 for total runs makes sense given the starting pitchers. Seth Lugo and Colin Rea both have solid ERAs, with Lugo at 2.94 and Rea at 3.80. The Cubs’ recent games have also tended to be lower-scoring, which supports the under bet.

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

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