The Cleveland Guardians begin a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field tonight. The game can be seen live on TBS beginning at 8:05 p.m. ET.
My Guardians vs. Cubs predictions are anticipating the Chicago offense to help keep the good times rolling in the Windy City.
Here are my MLB picks for Tuesday, July 1.
Guardians vs Cubs prediction
My Guardians vs Cubs best bet: Cubs -1.5 (+125 at bet365)
⚾ Pick Analysis
It's been rough sledding lately for the Cleveland Guardians, who are reeling along a 7-15 stretch with an MLB-low .265 wOBA and .123 ISO. The club also ranks 29th and 28th in the two metrics for the year against left-handed pitchers.
As a result, I’m confident Chicago Cubs southpaw Matthew Boyd (2.65 ERA and 1.10 WHIP) can navigate his way through the Cleveland lineup efficiently enough for the bats to put numbers on the board.
The North Siders are also 25-15 at home and sport a third-ranked wOBA and fourth-ranked ISO against right-handed pitchers.
Cleveland righty Gavin Williams has been solid this season with a 3.68 ERA, but his 1.43 WHIP, 4.27 xFIP, and 77.8% strand rate suggest there could be tougher times coming soon.
Guardians vs Cubs same-game parlay (SGP)
🚀 SGP Analysis
Boyd has only fanned six or more batters once across his past four starts, and the Chicago lefty has been pitching to more contact during the noted four-game stretch.
Opposing hitters are making contact on 89.0% of pitches they swing at inside the zone and generating swinging strikes on just 7.5% of offerings, compared to respective 84.4% and 10.9% marks through his first 12 starts of the year.
Turning to Chicago star Kyle Tucker, he continues to pad the boxscore and sports an elite .405 wOBA, .245 ISO, and .959 OPS against right-handed pitchers.
Guardians vs Cubs odds
Guardians vs Cubs live odds
Guardians vs Cubs opening odds
- Moneyline: Cleveland +145 | Chicago -170
- Run line: Cleveland +1.5 (-150) | Chicago -1.5 (+125)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-110) | Under 8.5 (-110)
Guardians vs Cubs trend
Chicago has hit the moneyline in 44 of its last 75 games (+6.95 Units / 6% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Guardians vs. Cubs.
How to watch Guardians vs Cubs and game info
Location | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL |
Date | Tuesday, 7-1-2025 |
First pitch | 8:05 p.m. ET |
TV | TBS |
Guardians starting pitcher | Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.68 ERA) |
Cubs starting pitcher | Matthew Boyd (7-3, 2.65 ERA) |
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