Chicago Cubs vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
On Monday, March 31, 2025, the MLB betting action will feature an interleague matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento,
Game outlook
On Monday, March 31, 2025, the MLB betting action will feature an interleague matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. The Cubs are currently favored at -120 on the moneyline with a total of 8.5 runs. The starting pitchers for the game will be Ben Brown for the Cubs and Joey Estes for the Athletics. Chicago opened as the betting favorite at -126 and the line has remained steady. For more information on this game and other MLB picks for Monday's 14-game slate, be sure to stay updated.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs -126 | Athletics +111
Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+128) | Athletics +1.5 (-149)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 56%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs began their 2024-25 season with a two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo, Japan, resulting in a sweep with a total of 11 hits. Following this, the Cubs played the Arizona Diamondbacks, earning one heavy defeat and two wins. Overall, they posted a .213/.286/.361 triple-slash along with a 5.88 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in those three games. Ben Brown is set to pitch in Sacramento after an underwhelming performance against the Dodgers. The Cubs are currently ranked 19 in offense, 25 in defense, and have a 89-73 record this season, with a power ranking of 11.