Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs Odds

The Guardians will play the Cubs on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 8:04 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - As the 2025 season continues, the Cleveland Guardians possess a 90.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. The Chicago Cubs now have a 98.67 power ranking. Teams with a higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking will typically be moneyline favorites.
  • Visiting Cleveland Guardians - The Cleveland Guardians head into this matchup with a 15-15 record as a visiting team. This standing ranks them 3rd Overall for visiting team wins.
  • Home Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs will throw the first pitch possessing a 16-10 home team record. That puts them 5th for home team wins in the Overall MLB standings.
  • Runs Scored - Cleveland Guardians batters have produced 216 runs, ranking them 19th Overall, with the Chicago Cubs ranking 1st (324) for runs scored.
  • Runs Allowed - Cleveland Guardians pitchers and fielders have allowed 236 runs, ranking them 11th Overall for runs allowed. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs now rank 14th Overall, allowing 231 runs.
  • Team Streaks - The Cleveland Guardians have lost their last 3 games. Their opponent, the Chicago Cubs have won their last 2 games.
  • Team Records - Let's review each team's records. The Cleveland Guardians have a 29-25 Overall record (6.0 GB American Central Division), with the Chicago Cubs notching a 33-21 Overall standing (0.0 GB National Central Division).

Captain Shady Lines

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Captain Shady Lines
Captain Shady Lines

Arrrr, the Cleveland Guardians face the Chicago Cubs this Thursday night... (Shiver me timbers!) The Guardians need to improve their record against these scallywags... The Cubs have been on a winning spree, while the Guardians be struggling... It be a battle of wills on the diamond, so don't miss it...

The Guardians be sailing into enemy waters with a 29-25 record... (Blimey!) The Cubs be holding strong with a 33-21 record... The Guardians need to plunder a victory to turn the tide... (Arrr, me hearties!) Let's see if they can outsmart the Cubs on their home turf...

Ye best be checking out this game's prop bets below... (Avast, ye bettors!) Bet on MLB baseball at legal US sportsbooks... Review each team's standing at the bottom of the page... The Guardians be fighting for glory, but the Cubs be a formidable foe... May the best team prevail on the field of battle...

Best Guardians at Cubs Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Cleveland Guardians
Favorite

Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on the Chicago Cubs at BetMGM. The Cleveland Guardians are the +120 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $120 on the Cleveland Guardians. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 8.5 runs. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 8.5 runs. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Run Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Cleveland Guardians
Favorite

Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have a -1.5 +145 run line at BetMGM OH. They are the run line favorite in this matchup. The Cleveland Guardians have a +1.5 -175 run line at BetMGM OH. The Cleveland Guardians are the run line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs MLB game on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025?

The Chicago Cubs are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cleveland Guardians are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs MLB game on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025?

The best over line is 8.5 -110 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -110 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the run line for the Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Cubs MLB game on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025?

The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +145 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Cleveland Guardians are +1.5 -175 run line underdogs at BetMGM.

MLB Odds Example

MLB Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Guardians
Cubs
7/03/25 8:04pm EDT
+120-145
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Cleveland Guardians bettors risk $100 to win $120 at +120 odds. The implied probability for Cleveland Guardians is 45.45%.
  • Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 59.18%.

Cleveland Guardians at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets

MLB Prop Bets
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Guardians
Cubs
First Team to Score
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-125+100Bet
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Cubs
Tie
1st Inning Winner
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+333+240-125Bet
Guardians
Cubs
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
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+180+105+310Bet
Guardians
Cubs
To Extra Innings
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Yes +750No -1200Bet
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Guardians
Cubs
1st Team to Score Will Win
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Yes -250No +190Bet
Cubs
Total Runs
CLE at CUB
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4.5 o -1024.5 u -130Bet
Guardians
Total Runs
CLE at CUB
7/03/25 8:04pm EDT
3.5 o -1303.5 u +100Bet
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Strikeouts Thrown
CLE at CUB
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3.5 o -1503.5 u +115Bet
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Joey Cantillo
Strikeouts Thrown
CLE at CUB
7/03/25 8:04pm EDT
3.5 o -1353.5 u +105Bet

Cleveland Guardians & Chicago Cubs Futures Odds

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Cleveland Guardians World Series Odds
2025 Cleveland Guardians World Series Odds

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Chicago Cubs World Series Odds
2025 Chicago Cubs World Series Odds

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Cleveland Guardians & Chicago Cubs Team Pages

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Team Standings

2025 MLB Regular Season Standings - Cleveland Guardians, Chicago Cubs
Team W L Pct GB Home Away RS RA Diff Strk L10
Chicago Cubs33210.611+2.016-1017-11324231+93W28-2
Cleveland Guardians29250.537+6.014-1015-15216236-20L34-6

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