Cubs vs Red Sox Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 19, 2025, 12:10AM | Published: Jul 18, 2025, 3:36AM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, beginning at 9:15am AEST.
The Cubs will have Shota Imanaga (6-3, 2.65 ERA) start, up against Jose Bello (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Red Sox.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Red Sox game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Cubs vs Boston MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 56% chance of winning against the Red Sox at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Red Sox: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.67, Red Sox $2.24
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.25), Red Sox +1.5 ($1.67)
- Total (Over/Under 9.167 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 $1.67 and the Red Sox at $2.24.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Red Sox, with odds of $2.25 available at TAB.
For the underdog Red Sox (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.67.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.167 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Red Sox (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 9.167-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Cubs vs Red Sox: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Boston at $2.24 with TAB
- Line: Red Sox +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9.167 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Red Sox predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Red Sox to win is our recommended option due to the 1.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Cubs vs Red Sox: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Boston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Boston match-up.
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Cubs vs Red Sox: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Red Sox at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 9:15am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox
- Date: Sunday 20 July 2025
- Time: 9:15am 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 Boston 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, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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