Astros vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 28, 2025, 11:21AM | 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.
The Astros will send Lance McCullers (1-2, 4.91 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs will counter with Colin Rea (4-3, 4.42 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Astros vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Houston vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 55% 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 listed below:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.78, Cubs $2.06
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.58), Cubs +1.5 ($1.51)
- 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 $1.78 and the Cubs at $2.06.
The Astros are 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.58 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.51.
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 63% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Astros vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.78 with TAB
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.58 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Astros vs Cubs predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Astros vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs Cubs game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Cubs game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Astros vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Cubs predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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