Guardians at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 3
The Cubs put up five runs to beat the Guardians, 5-4, to give Chicago a chance for the sweep today. Seiya Suzuki brought in three runs yesterday and has four RBI of the 10 runs scored in the series for the Cubs.
Chicago is 3-1 in the last four games and 5-2 in the previous seven. Cleveland on the other hand has lost six consecutive games and three straight series.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Guardians at Cubs
Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time: 8:05PM EST
Site: Wrigley Field
City: Chicago, IL
Network/Streaming: CLEG, MARQ, MLBN
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Odds for the Guardians at the Cubs
The latest odds as of Thursday:
Moneyline: Guardians (+133), Cubs (-158)
Spread: Cubs -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Guardians at Cubs
Pitching matchup for July 3, 2025: Luis L. Ortiz vs. Cade Horton
Guardians: Luis L. Ortiz, (4-9, 4.37 ERA)
Last outing: 7.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 StrikeoutsCubs: Cade Horton, (3-2, 4.80 ERA)
Last outing: 4.0 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
Guardians: Luis L. Ortiz, (4-9, 4.37 ERA)
Last outing: 7.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
Cubs: Cade Horton, (3-2, 4.80 ERA)
Last outing: 4.0 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Guardians and the Cubs
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's game between the Guardians and the Cubs:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Chicago Cubs on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cleveland Guardians at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Guardians at Cubs
The Cubs have won 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with losing records
The Under is 8-1-1 in the Guardians' last 10 road games
Chicago is 6-3 when Cade Horton pitches this season
Cleveland is 6-10 when Luis Ortiz pitches this season
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