Astros vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 28, 2025, 11:15PM | Published: Jun 28, 2025, 4:31AM
The Houston Astros will face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Daikin Park on Sunday, beginning at 9:15am AEST.
Lance McCullers (1-2, 4.91 ERA) will start for the Astros, while the Cubs will counter with Colin Rea (4-3, 4.42 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Astros vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Houston vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 54% chance of defeating the Cubs at Daikin Park.
Astros vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Daikin Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.87, Cubs $1.95
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.79), Cubs +1.5 ($1.46)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Astros at $1.87 and the Cubs at $1.95.
The Astros are 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.79 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.46.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Astros vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.79 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Astros vs Cubs best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Astros vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Cubs game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs Cubs game.
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Astros vs Cubs: Essential Details
The match-up between the Astros and Cubs at Daikin Park is scheduled to commence at 9:15am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Sunday 29 June 2025
- Time: 9:15am AEST
- Venue: Daikin Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Cubs predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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