Cubs vs Red Sox Prediction and MLB Tips - 19 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 17, 2025, 10:21AM | Published: Jul 16, 2025, 2:29AM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, starting at 4:20am AEST.
Colin Rea (7-3, 3.91 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, pitting him against Lucas Giolito (6-1, 3.36 ERA) for the Red Sox.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Red Sox game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Cubs vs Boston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 52% chance of winning against the Red Sox at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Red Sox: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.82, Red Sox $2.04
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.47), Red Sox -1.5 ($2.70)
- 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 $1.82 and the Red Sox at $2.04.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Red Sox, with odds of $1.47 available at TAB.
For the favourite Red Sox (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.70.
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 54% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Cubs vs Red Sox: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $2.04 with TAB
- Line: Red Sox -1.5 at $2.70 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
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Today's Cubs vs Red Sox best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
And while the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Red Sox to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Although the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Red Sox -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cubs vs Red Sox: Prediction
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Cubs vs Red Sox: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Red Sox at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 4:20am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox
- Date: Saturday 19 July 2025
- Time: 4:20am 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 Boston predictions are based on 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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