Cubs vs Guardians Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 12:29AM | Published: Jul 1, 2025, 6:31PM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Cleveland Guardians in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, starting at 10:05am AEST.
Shota Imanaga (4-2, 2.54 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, pitting him against Tanner Bibee (4-8, 3.90 ERA) for the Guardians.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Guardians game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Cubs vs Cleveland MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 63% chance of winning against the Guardians at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Guardians: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.47, Guardians $2.52
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.04), Guardians +1.5 ($1.72)
- 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 $1.47 and the Guardians at $2.52.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Guardians, with odds of $2.04 available at TAB.
For the underdog Guardians (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.72.
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 Guardians (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Cubs vs Guardians: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $2.52 with TAB
- Line: Guardians +1.5 at $1.72 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Guardians best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting experience 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 identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Cubs vs Guardians: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Cleveland game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Cleveland game.
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Cubs vs Guardians: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Guardians at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 10:05am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Thursday 3 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 stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Cleveland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled 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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