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Cleveland vs Chi. Cubs MLB Props & Picks on Shota Imanaga

The Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago Cubs will meet on the field at Wrigley Field.

Cleveland (40-43) at Chi. Cubs (50-35)

  • When: Jul 2 2025, 8:05 PM
  • Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago
  • Where to watch: ESPN

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago Cubs
Moneyline

Cleveland Guardians   +136
Chicago Cubs   -162

Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago Cubs
Runline

Cleveland Guardians   1.5 (-160)
Chicago Cubs   -1.5 (+135)

Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago Cubs
Total

Over   8.0 (-115)
Under   8.0 (-105)

Shota Imanaga MLB Preview & Props

Shota Imanaga has carved out a solid role in the rotation with a mix of control and deception. While not overpowering, his precision and pitch mix keep hitters honest. Bettors keeping tabs on his matchups know that every outing is a calculated risk, some days he’s lights out, others he’s walking a tightrope.

Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago Cubs
Total Strikeouts – Shota Imanaga (CHC)

Over   4.5 (-150)
Under   4.5 (+115)

Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago Cubs
Alternate Strikeouts – Shota Imanaga (CHC)

3+ Strikeouts   -1400
4+ Strikeouts   -400
6+ Strikeouts   +140
7+ Strikeouts   +290
8+ Strikeouts   +600
9+ Strikeouts   +1200

Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago Cubs
Total Hits Allowed – Shota Imanaga (CHC)

Over   4.5 (-115)
Under   4.5 (-125)

Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago Cubs
Total Earned Runs – Shota Imanaga (CHC)

Over   1.5 (-175)
Under   1.5 (+135)

Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago Cubs
Total Pitcher Walks – Shota Imanaga (CHC)

Over   1.5 (+170)
Under   1.5 (-250)

Shota Imanaga Statistics

WL ERA IP K BB OBP
4-2 2.54 49.2 37 15 .258

Shota Imanaga Last 10

Date vs Res Score IP H R ER K BB HR P
6/26 STL W 3-0 5.0 1 0 0 3 1 0 77
5/4 MIL L 0-4 5.2 4 2 2 4 1 0 84
4/29 PIT W 9-0 5.0 6 0 0 3 1 0 87
4/22 LAD ND 11-10 5.2 7 5 5 6 2 3 101
4/15 SD ND 2-1 5.0 4 1 0 7 3 1 93
4/9 TEX L 2-6 5.0 7 5 5 4 1 2 76
4/4 SD W 3-1 7.1 4 1 1 4 0 1 91
3/29 AZ W 4-3 7.0 3 1 1 4 2 0 91
3/18 LAD ND 1-4 4.0 0 0 0 2 4 0 69
9/22 WAS W 5-0 7.0 6 0 0 4 0 0 94

MLB Player Props Picks & Predictions

Shota Imanaga faces a Cleveland lineup known for elite contact rates and low strikeout totals, especially versus lefties. With recent dips in his swing-and-miss stuff, staying under 4.5 Ks at plus money holds sharp value.

Shota Imanaga Props Pick: Total Strikeouts – Under 4.5 (+115)
A $100 Bet on that Props will return $215

MLB Odds & Props source: Bovada Sportsbook

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