Kansas City Royals @ Chicago Cubs Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 7/23/2025 2:20 PM EDT

We have your Kansas City Royals @ Chicago Cubs prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Kansas City Royals hit the road to face the Chicago Cubs.

Kansas City Royals @ Chicago Cubs Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Kansas City Royals +207 (DraftKings) | Chicago Cubs -151 (FOX Sports)
Best Spread Odds: Kansas City Royals +1.5 (+105) (Covers.com) | Chicago Cubs -1.5 (-125) (Covers.com)
Best Total Odds: Over 9 (+100) (Covers.com) | Under 9 (-120) (Covers.com)

Game Info

Date: 2025-07-23
Time: 2:20 PM EDT
Location: Chicago
TV: -

Kansas City Royals @ Chicago Cubs Preview

The Chicago Cubs are set to host the Kansas City Royals in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. The Cubs are coming off a dominant performance, having shut out the Royals 6-0 on Tuesday, July 22nd. That victory saw Matthew Boyd earn his 11th win of the season, showcasing the Cubs' strong pitching and overall team form. The Royals, currently holding a 49-53 record for the season, will be eager to bounce back from that decisive loss. Betting models are heavily favoring the Cubs in this contest, with a 67.5% confidence rating for a Chicago victory, reflecting their recent success and home-field advantage.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The most recent head-to-head encounter between these two teams occurred on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, where the Chicago Cubs secured a commanding 6-0 shutout victory over the Kansas City Royals. This recent result highlights the Cubs' current edge in this series.

Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline

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The Chicago Cubs enter this game as strong favorites, especially after their commanding 6-0 shutout win against the Kansas City Royals just yesterday. That victory, spearheaded by Matthew Boyd's strong outing, demonstrates the Cubs' current advantage in this series. With betting odds reflecting their favored status (as low as -151 on some books) and a predictive model showing a 67.5% confidence in a Cubs win, backing the Cubs on the moneyline appears to be the most logical choice. The Royals will be looking to bounce back, but the Cubs' recent performance and home-field advantage give them a significant edge.

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