Cubs vs Athletics Prediction, Odds & Best Bets – March 31, 2025

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 10:05 PM ET
Location: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA
TV: NBC Sports California, Marquee Sports Network
Odds: Cubs -130 | Athletics +110 | O/U: 8.5

The Chicago Cubs head to the Bay Area to take on the Oakland Athletics in a Monday night matchup featuring Ben Brown on the mound for Chicago and Joey Estes starting for the A’s. Both teams are in rebuilding phases, but the Cubs bring more firepower into this one.

Cubs vs Athletics Odds

Implied Win Probability:
Cubs: 56.5%
Athletics: 43.5%

Cubs Betting Trends

• Chicago is 6-1 in their last 7 games vs teams with a losing record.
• The Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games as favorites.
• The under has hit in 5 of their last 7 overall.

Athletics Betting Trends

• Oakland is 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
• The A’s are 3-9 in Joey Estes’ last 12 appearances (as starter or reliever).
• They are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague matchups.

Key Player Stats

Chicago Cubs

• Dansby Swanson: .244 AVG, 22 HR, 80 RBI
• Seiya Suzuki: .285 AVG, 20 HR, .370 OBP
• Cody Bellinger: .307 AVG, 26 HR, 97 RBI

Oakland Athletics

• Zack Gelof: .267 AVG, 15 HR, 22 SB
• Shea Langeliers: 21 HR, .201 AVG
• Esteury Ruiz: .253 AVG, 67 SB

Expert Prediction: Cubs vs Athletics

Score Prediction: Cubs 6, Athletics 3
Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
Best Bet: Cubs ML (-130)

Ben Brown is one of the Cubs' more exciting young arms and draws a favorable matchup against an Athletics lineup that lacks punch. While Estes has shown flashes, Chicago’s lineup is far deeper and should provide enough support to pull away.

Best Bets

• Cubs ML (-130)
• Over 8.5 Runs (-110)
• Seiya Suzuki Over 1.5 Total Bases (+105)

How to Watch

• Time: 10:05 PM ET
• Channels: NBC Sports California, Marquee Sports Network
• Streaming: MLB.tv or team apps

Cubs vs Athletics FAQ

Who is favored to win?

The Cubs are road favorites at -130.

What time is the Cubs vs Athletics game?

First pitch is scheduled for 10:05 PM ET on March 31, 2025.

Who are the starting pitchers?

Ben Brown (Cubs) vs Joey Estes (Athletics).

What’s the game total?

The over/under is set at 8.5 runs.

Best bets?

Cubs ML, over 8.5, and Seiya Suzuki over 1.5 total bases.

Final Thoughts

While the A’s are rebuilding, the Cubs are pushing to compete in the NL Central. Expect Chicago to control the tempo with their bats and solid pitching from Ben Brown. This is a strong value spot for bettors looking to back a more complete team.

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