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Cleveland Indians vs Chicago Cubs 7/1/25 MLB Free Pick

Alright, folks, let's dive into the matchup between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs in this MLB showdown. Both teams are coming off less than ideal streaks, with the Indians on a 4-game losing streak and the Cubs dropping their last game.

Looking at the standings, the Indians currently sit in the 2nd position with 40 wins and 42 losses. Their home record stands at 20-20, while their away record is 20-22. On the offensive end, they are averaging 3.7 points for and conceding 4.3 points against per game.

On the other side, the Cubs are leading the pack in their division with 49 wins and 35 losses. Their home record is a solid 25-15, and their away record stands at 24-20. Offensively, they are putting up 5.4 points per game and allowing 4.2 points against.

Now, let's talk about the power ratings for both teams. The Indians have a power rating of -42.16 with a win percentage of 0.488 and a points differential of -0.01. Meanwhile, the Cubs have a slightly better power rating of -39.65 with a win percentage of 0.583 and a points differential of 0.02.

In terms of the game odds, the Cubs are favored at home with a spread of -1.5 and odds of -125. On the other hand, the Indians are the underdogs with a spread of +1.5 and odds of +145. The moneyline reflects the Cubs as favorites at -181, while the Indians are at +149. The over/under is set at 8.0 points, with both the over and under having odds of -115.

Considering all these factors, the Cubs seem to have the edge in this matchup. Their stronger power rating, better win percentage, and solid home record make them the favorites to come out on top. However, in baseball, anything can happen, and the Indians will be looking to break their losing streak and pull off an upset on the road.

It's sure to be an exciting game, so buckle up and enjoy the action on the diamond!

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the Cleveland Indians to beat the home team Chicago Cubs 5-4

Jay Marriucci Free Pick Chicago Cubs (-181)