The Cubs will play the Tigers on Sunday, June 8th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - As the 2025 season continues, the Chicago Cubs possess a 98.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. The Detroit Tigers now have a 99.33 power ranking. Teams with a higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking will typically be moneyline favorites.
- Visiting Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs head into this matchup with a 17-11 record as a visiting team. This standing ranks them 1st Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Detroit Tigers - The Detroit Tigers will throw the first pitch possessing a 20-8 home team record. That puts them 1st for home team wins in the Overall MLB standings.
- Runs Scored - Chicago Cubs batters have produced 324 runs, ranking them 1st Overall, with the Detroit Tigers ranking 4th (284) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - Chicago Cubs pitchers and fielders have allowed 231 runs, ranking them 14th Overall for runs allowed. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers now rank 21st Overall, allowing 201 runs.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs have won their last 2 games. Their opponent, the Detroit Tigers have won their last 3 games.
- Team Records - Let's review each team's records. The Chicago Cubs have a 33-21 Overall record (0.0 GB National Central Division), with the Detroit Tigers notching a 36-20 Overall standing (0.0 GB American Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Cubs fans! The lads be facing the Tigers on Sunday...
The Cubs be comin' in hot with a record o' 33-21...
With a win percentage o' 0.611, they be a force to be reckoned with...
The Tigers be holdin' a record o' 36-20...
But don't ye worry, the Cubs be ready to steal a win...
So grab yer grog, sharpen yer cutlasses, and tune in...
Ye won't want to miss this clash o' the titans on the diamond...
Check out this game's prop bets below, bet on MLB baseball at legal US sportsbooks...
Review each team's standing at the bottom of the page... Arrr!
Best Cubs at Tigers Odds
| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Detroit Tigers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Detroit Tigers | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Tigers are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Cubs are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -102 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -118 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +170 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Tigers are +1.5 -210 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Cubs
Tigers
6/08/25 1:40pm EDT | +100-120 |
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 50%.
- Detroit Tigers bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Detroit Tigers is 54.55%.
Chicago Cubs at Detroit Tigers Prop Bets
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Cubs
Tigers
First Team to Score
6/08/25 1:40pm EDT | -165+130Bet |
Cubs
Tigers
Tie
1st Inning Winner
6/08/25 1:40pm EDT | +270+300-130Bet |
Cubs
Tigers
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
6/08/25 1:40pm EDT | +130+150+300Bet |
Cubs
Tigers
To Extra Innings
6/08/25 1:40pm EDT | Yes +750No -1200Bet |
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Cubs
Tigers
1st Team to Score Will Win
6/08/25 1:40pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at DET 6/08/25 1:40pm EDT | 3.5 o -1503.5 u +115Bet |
Tigers
Total Runs
CUB at DET 6/08/25 1:40pm EDT | 3.5 o -1503.5 u +115Bet |
Cade Horton
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at DET 6/08/25 1:40pm EDT | 4.5 o +1154.5 u -150Bet |
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Jack Flaherty
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at DET 6/08/25 1:40pm EDT | 5.5 o -1185.5 u -110Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Detroit Tigers Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Cubs World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cubs | +1300 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Tigers | +900 Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Detroit Tigers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Tigers | 36 | 20 | 0.643 | 0.0 | 20-8 | 16-12 | 284 | 201 | +83 | W3 | 6-4 |
| Chicago Cubs | 33 | 21 | 0.611 | +2.0 | 16-10 | 17-11 | 324 | 231 | +93 | W2 | 8-2 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, June 8th, 2025 at 1:40 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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