Cubs vs Athletics Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 June 2026
Last updated: Jun 2, 2026, 11:57PM | Published: Jun 1, 2026, 7:37PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Athletics in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, starting at 10:05am AEST.
Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.37 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, while the Athletics will counter with Gage Jump (0-1, 7.20 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Athletics game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Cubs vs Athletics MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 54% chance of winning against the Athletics at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Athletics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.80, Athletics $2.05
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.65), Athletics +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 Cubs at $1.80 and the Athletics at $2.05.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Athletics, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Athletics (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Cubs vs Athletics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.80 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Cubs vs Athletics best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Athletics are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Cubs vs Athletics: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Athletics game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Athletics match-up.
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Cubs vs Athletics: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Athletics at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 10:05am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Cubs vs Athletics
- Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026
- Time: 10:05am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Athletics predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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