Cubs vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 22, 2025, 12:09AM | Published: Jul 21, 2025, 12:29AM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, starting at 10:05am AEST.
The Cubs will send Ryan Brasier (0-0, 1.04 ERA) to the mound, while the Royals will counter with Noah Cameron (3-4, 2.31 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Royals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Cubs vs Kansas City MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 56% chance of defeating the Royals at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Royals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.67, Royals $2.25
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.45), Royals +1.5 ($1.59)
- 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 $1.67 and the Royals at $2.25.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Royals, with odds of $2.45 available at TAB.
For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.59.
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 analytics model, the Royals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Cubs vs Royals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.25 with TAB
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $1.59 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cubs vs Royals betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our recommended option because of the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cubs vs Royals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Kansas City game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Kansas City game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Royals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Royals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 10:05am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Tuesday 22 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 Kansas City predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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