Chi. Cubs (39-24) at Detroit (42-23)
- When: Jun 7 2025, 1:10 PM
- Where: Comerica Park, Detroit
- Where to watch: FDSDET
Cubs vs. Tigers – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Chi. Cubs -118 | Total: 8.5
Chicago Cubs: Leaning on Taillon’s Consistency
Chicago sends Jameson Taillon (5-3, 3.76 ERA) to the mound, a control-focused veteran who might not blow batters away, but sure knows how to get outs. He’s logged six quality starts in his last seven outings, allowing only four runs across his past three. Even though Taillon has struck out four or fewer in most of his starts, he’s keeping hitters quiet—limiting them to four hits or fewer in eight of his appearances.
Manager Craig Counsell summed it up best: “He’s an elite strike-thrower.” That command gives the Cubs a strong edge on the road. Taillon’s past against Detroit is shaky (1-2, 7.45 ERA), but he’s currently locked in.
The Cubs will need a bounce-back performance after being held to one run in the opener. Expect them to attack early and test Detroit’s patchwork pitching approach.
Detroit Tigers: Mixing and Matching on the Mound
Detroit will go with an opener, Tyler Holton (2-2, 4.13 ERA), before handing the ball to Keider Montero (2-1, 4.02 ERA), who has grown into a regular rotation role thanks to injuries. Montero didn’t allow a run over his last two appearances (9.2 innings combined), though he dodged traffic in his latest outing against Kansas City, giving up seven hits in less than five innings.
His last start at home was smoother, a five-inning, one-hit gem against the Giants. While Montero hasn’t faced the Cubs yet, Detroit’s bullpen should be tested as he’s unlikely to go deep.
The Tigers squeaked out a 3-1 win in Friday’s opener behind ace Tarik Skubal and a highlight-reel catch from Kerry Carpenter, plus a surprise homer by Jahmai Jones, who was just called up earlier that day.
Final Score Prediction:
The Cubs have the starting edge and the more stable lineup, but Detroit’s gritty, bullpen-heavy win in Game 1 shouldn’t be ignored. Expect a tight matchup. Cubs bounce back and take Game 2 in a low-scoring contest.
Score Prediction: Cubs 4, Tigers 3
Side: Chi. Cubs ML (-118)
Best Bet: Under 7.5 (-106)
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