The Cubs will play the Astros on Sunday, June 29th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:10 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 Houston Astros now have a 94.33 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 Houston Astros - The Houston Astros will throw the first pitch possessing a 18-10 home team record. That puts them 3rd for home team wins in the Overall MLB standings.
- Runs Scored - Chicago Cubs batters have produced 324 runs, ranking them 1st Overall, with the Houston Astros ranking 20th (214) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - Chicago Cubs pitchers and fielders have allowed 231 runs, ranking them 14th Overall for runs allowed. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros now rank 24th Overall, allowing 190 runs.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs have won their last 2 games. Their opponent, the Houston Astros have won their last 2 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 Houston Astros notching a 28-25 Overall standing (1.5 GB American West Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr mateys, the Cubs be sailing into Houston for a showdown...against the blasted Astros on Sunday, June 29th, 2025.
With a record of 33-21, the Cubs be ready to plunder...another victory on the road. Their win percentage be a hearty 0.611.
The Astros may have a record of 28-25, but they be...no match for the Cubs' recent hot streak.
Bet on MLB baseball at legal US sportsbooks and watch the...Cubs show no mercy as they aim to continue their winning ways.
Check out this game's prop bets below and place yer...wagers on the Cubs to come out on top once again.
(Arr, the Astros be in for a rough ride against the Cubs.)
Review each team's standings at the bottom of the page, and...see for yourself who be the true kings of the diamond.
Best Cubs at Astros Odds
| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Houston Astros |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Houston Astros |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Astros are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Cubs are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7.5 -118 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7.5 -102 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Astros are -1.5 +165 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Cubs are +1.5 -200 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
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Cubs
Astros
6/29/25 2:10pm EDT | +115-135 |
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $115 at +115 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 46.51%.
- Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $74.07 at -135 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 57.45%.
Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros Prop Bets
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Cubs
Astros
First Team to Score
6/29/25 2:10pm EDT | -135+105Bet |
Cubs
Astros
Tie
1st Inning Winner
6/29/25 2:10pm EDT | +340+300-155Bet |
Cubs
Astros
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
6/29/25 2:10pm EDT | +170+130+250Bet |
Cubs
Astros
To Extra Innings
6/29/25 2:10pm EDT | Yes +700No -1100Bet |
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Cubs
Astros
1st Team to Score Will Win
6/29/25 2:10pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at HOU 6/29/25 2:10pm EDT | 3.5 o -1183.5 u -110Bet |
Astros
Total Runs
CUB at HOU 6/29/25 2:10pm EDT | 3.5 o -1403.5 u +105Bet |
Framber Valdez
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at HOU 6/29/25 2:10pm EDT | 5.5 o +1155.5 u -150Bet |
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Jameson Taillon
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at HOU 6/29/25 2:10pm EDT | 3.5 o -1653.5 u +130Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Houston Astros 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 | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Astros | +1000 Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Houston Astros 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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| Chicago Cubs | 56 | 39 | 0.589 | +2.5 | 30-16 | 26-23 | 508 | 392 | +116 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Houston Astros | 55 | 39 | 0.585 | +3.0 | 32-18 | 23-21 | 412 | 353 | +59 | L4 | 5-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros 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 29th, 2025 at 2:10 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 Houston Astros Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros 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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- Oakland Athletics vs New York Yankees - 6/29/25 1:35pm EDT
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- New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates - 6/29/25 1:35pm EDT
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- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Kansas City Royals - 6/29/25 2:10pm EDT
- Colorado Rockies vs Milwaukee Brewers - 6/29/25 2:10pm EDT
- Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers - 6/29/25 2:35pm EDT
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