- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: June 28, 2025
- Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros
- Time: 4:15 p.m. PST
- Where: Daikin Park (Houston, TX)
The Chicago Cubs (48-34) will play the Houston Astros (49-33) on Saturday night in the second game of their three-game series.
The matchup at Daikin Park will begin at 4:15 p.m. PST. Currently, the Astros lead the season series 1-0.
The Cubs recently ended their two-game winning streak with a 7-4 defeat to Houston on Friday, where they entered as a +106 road underdog. Third baseman Matt Shaw contributed 3 RBIs despite the loss.
On the other hand, the Astros are on a five-game winning streak following their victory against Chicago on Friday as a -115 home favorite.
Right fielder Cam Smith and catcher Yainer Diaz hit three-run home runs, helping secure the win.
Pitching Matchup
Right-handed pitcher Colin Rea (4-3, 4.42 ERA) faces off against Lance McCullers Jr. (1-2, 4.91 ERA) in Saturday’s matchup. Rea is making his 13th start, coming off a loss in which he allowed seven earned runs over 5 1/3 innings against the Seattle Mariners.
He has a 1.39 WHIP and has struggled against the Astros in his career, with a 1-1 record and a 4.66 ERA over 9 2/3 innings.
McCullers Jr. will be making his eighth start. He is coming off a loss, in which he gave up four earned runs in 5 innings against the Chicago White Sox.
He has a 1.43 WHIP and significant home/road splits, with a 9.19 ERA at home compared to a 0.00 ERA on the road. This will be his first career appearance against the Cubs.
The Cubs have gone over the total in 7 of their last nine games, scoring at least four runs in 7 of those contests and six or more runs in 4 of the last 7. Additionally, they have allowed seven or more runs in 7 of their last nine games.
Meanwhile, the Astros have hit the over in 6 of their last 10 games. They scored at least four runs in 5 of those matchups and allowed four or more runs in 5 of their last nine games.
This one is going to be a high-scoring game.
Best Bet: Over 8.5 Runs at -110 odds
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