The Chicago Cubs and Athletics will meet on Monday at Sutter Health Park, at 10:05 p.m. ET. Joey Estes will start for Sacramento, aiming to shut down Nico Hoerner and company. The Athletics are listed as +124 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the favored Cubs (-148). The Cubs are favored on the run line (-1.5). The over/under is 8.5 runs for this contest.
Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the Cubs-Athletics game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Cubs vs. Athletics Game Information & Odds
- When: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:05 p.m. ET
- Where: Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California
- How to watch on TV: NBCS-CA and MARQ
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -148 | +124 | 8.5 | -113 | -107 | -1.5 | +113 | -135 |
Cubs vs. Athletics Prediction
- Score Prediction: Athletics 6, Cubs 2
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 77%, Athletics 23%
Cubs vs. Athletics Betting Insights
- The Cubs won 43 of the 79 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite last season (54.4%).
- The Cubs had a record of 21-11 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -148 or shorter last year (65.6%).
- The Cubs have a 59.7% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Athletics won 55, or 39.3%, of the 140 games they played as underdogs last season.
Cubs Player Insights
- Not only does Kyle Tucker lead the Cubs in hitting with his .250 average, he also is their premier power option with two home runs and seven RBI.
- Among all MLB hitters, Tucker is 80th in batting average, 65th in on-base percentage, and 43rd in slugging.
- Miguel Amaya's seven runs batted in pace his team.
- Ian Happ has a double, a home run and five walks while batting .208.
- Dansby Swanson has a double, a home run and two walks while batting .227.
Cubs Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seiya Suzuki | 0.5 (-215) | 1.5 (+115) | - | 0.5 (+140) |
| Nico Hoerner | 0.5 (-265) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+185) |
| Michael Busch | 0.5 (-195) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+145) |
| Kyle Tucker | 0.5 (-230) | 1.5 (+100) | - | 0.5 (+145) |
| Ian Happ | 0.5 (-230) | 1.5 (+100) | - | 0.5 (+170) |
Athletics Player Insights
- Brent Rooker hit 39 home runs and had 112 runs batted in last season, while racking up a batting average of .293.
- JJ Bleday hit .243 with 43 doubles, four triples, 20 home runs and 67 walks.
- Lawrence Butler hit .262 a season ago with 24 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs and 35 walks.
- Shea Langeliers hit .224 with 18 doubles, two triples, 29 home runs and 41 walks.
Athletics Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | 0.5 (-190) | 1.5 (+135) | - | 0.5 (+210) |
| Brent Rooker | 0.5 (-190) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+165) |
| Tyler Soderstrom | 0.5 (-150) | 0.5 (-155) | - | 0.5 (+210) |
| Shea Langeliers | 0.5 (-180) | 0.5 (-180) | - | 0.5 (+160) |
| Miguel Andujar | 0.5 (-200) | 0.5 (-205) | - | 0.5 (+230) |
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