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)
- Props source: Bovada Sportsbook
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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 | @ |
W | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 77 | |
| 5/4 | @ |
L | 5.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 84 | |
| 4/29 | @ |
W | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 87 | |
| 4/22 | ND | 5.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 101 | ||
| 4/15 | @ |
ND | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 93 | |
| 4/9 | L | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 76 | ||
| 4/4 | W | 7.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 91 | ||
| 3/29 | @ |
W | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 91 | |
| 3/18 | ND | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 69 | ||
| 9/22 | W | 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