Guardians vs Cubs Prediction, Picks & Best Bet for Today’s MLB Game

Parker's pick: Tucker & Co. crush Cleveland pitching at "The Friendly Confines" tonight.

Neil Parker - Analyst at Covers.com
Neil Parker • Betting Analyst
Jul 1, 2025 • 17:10 ET • 4 min read
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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)

Guardians vs Cubs same-game parlay (SGP)

Cubs -1.5 

Matthew Boyd Under 5.5 strikeouts

Kyle Tucker Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI

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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