Astros vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 30 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 29, 2025, 6:10PM | Published: Jun 28, 2025, 7:32PM
The Houston Astros will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Daikin Park on Monday, beginning at 4:10am AEST.
Framber Valdez (8-4, 2.88 ERA) will get the ball for the Astros, while the Cubs will counter with Jameson Taillon (7-5, 4.47 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Astros vs Cubs game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Houston vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 58% chance of beating the Cubs at Daikin Park.
Astros vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Daikin Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.74, Cubs $2.15
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.60), Cubs +1.5 ($1.53)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 $1.74 and the Cubs at $2.15.
The Astros are 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.60 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 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 61% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Astros vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.74 with TAB
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.60 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Astros vs Cubs predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place better 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
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Astros vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Astros and Cubs at Daikin Park is scheduled to commence at 4:10am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Monday 30 June 2025
- Time: 4:10am 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, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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