Cubs vs Guardians Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 2, 2025, 12:05AM | Published: Jun 30, 2025, 7:31PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Cleveland Guardians in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, beginning at 10:05am AEST.
Matthew Boyd (7-3, 2.65 ERA) will start for the Cubs, while the Guardians will counter with Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.68 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Guardians game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Cubs vs Cleveland MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 65% chance of defeating the Guardians at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Guardians: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.48, Guardians $2.75
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.00), Guardians +1.5 ($1.83)
- 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 Cubs at $1.48 and the Guardians at $2.75.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Guardians, with odds of $2.00 available at TAB.
For the underdog Guardians (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.83.
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 model, the Guardians (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Cubs vs Guardians: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $2.75 with TAB
- Line: Guardians +1.5 at $1.83 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Cubs vs Guardians best bets are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Guardians to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Cubs vs Guardians: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs Cleveland game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Cubs vs Cleveland match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Guardians: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Guardians at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 10:05am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Wednesday 2 July 2025
- Time: 10:05am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Cleveland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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