Cubs vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 23 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 23, 2025, 12:03AM | Published: Jul 22, 2025, 4:28AM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, commencing at 10:05am AEST.
The Cubs will send Matthew Boyd (10-3, 2.34 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Rich Hill (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Royals.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Royals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Cubs vs Kansas City MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 66% chance of beating the Royals at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Royals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.39, Royals $3.06
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($1.82), Royals +1.5 ($2.01)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 $1.39 and the Royals at $3.06.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Royals, with odds of $1.82 available at TAB.
For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.01.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 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 51% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Cubs vs Royals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $3.06 with TAB
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $2.01 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Royals betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our preferred option due to the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Cubs vs Royals: Prediction
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Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Kansas City game.
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Cubs vs Royals: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Royals at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 10:05am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Wednesday 23 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 are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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