In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Cubs Prediction for this MLB matchup on Wednesday, June 3rd in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago Cubs Preview
The Chicago Cubs have a 32-29 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place of the NL Central. They have a 18-12 home record and are coming off a 1-2 home defeat against the Athletics. They will face the Giants and the Rockies next.
The Cubs have a .238 batting average this season, .333 OBP and .384 Slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 4.16 ERA and 1.23 WHIP. Alex Bregman is the team’s best hitter with a .255 batting average. Michael Busch leads the team in RBI with 35, while Ian Happ adds a team-high 13 home runs.
Colin Rea (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cubs, and he has a 5-3 record, 4.70 ERA and 1.37 WHIP.
Athletics Preview
The Athletics have a 29-31 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the AL West. They have a 18-14 road record and are coming off a 2-1 road win against the Cubs. They will face the Astros and the Brewers next.
The Athletics have a .246 batting average this season, .327 OBP and .393 Slugging percentage. Oakland’s pitching staff has a 4.42 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. Nick Kurtz is the team’s best hitter with a .289 batting average, also leading the team in RBI with 42. Shea Langeliers adds a team-high 14 home runs.
Jeffrey Springs (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics, and he has a 3-6 record, 4.07 ERA and 1.19 WHIP.
Athletics @ the Chicago Cubs Betting Trends: June 3, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Colin Rea Record this season: 5-3 ERA: 4.70
- Home Record: 2-1
- Last 5 against Athletics: 1-0
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Cubs have won each of their last seven night games against AL West opponents following a home loss.
- The Athletics have lost each of their last four games against National League opponents following a win.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five road games against NL Central opponents following a win.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in four of their last five night games against AL West opponents following a home loss.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five road games against NL Central opponents.
- The Cubs have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games against the Athletics.
- The Cubs have won the first inning in four of their last five night games against the Athletics.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Jeffrey Springs Record this season: 3-6 ERA: 4.07
- Road Record: 1-2
- Last 5 against Cubs: 0-1
Why the Athletics will win
- The Cubs have lost each of their last six games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Cubs’ last five games at Wrigley Field.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine home games following a loss.
- The road team has covered the run line in each of the last six games between the Athletics and Cubs.
- The Cubs have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four home night games.
- The Cubs have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven home games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Cubs’ last five night games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Athletics’ last six games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Athletics’ last nine games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last five night games between the Athletics and Cubs.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Seiya Suzuki has hit a home run in three of the Cubs’ last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one hit in each of his eight previous appearances against the Athletics after playing the previous day.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Nick Kurtz has hit a home run in four of the Athletics’ last five games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Nick Kurtz has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last 14 games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Nick Kurtz ranks 1st amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.440) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (268).
- The Cubs rank 28th in the league for home runs allowed this season (83).
- The Athletics rank 26th in the league for hits allowed this season (520).
- The Athletics rank 25th in the league for strikeouts this season (475).
Athletics vs Cubs Prediction
The Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Athletics, but have lost their last three meetings in Chicago.
In this Athletics vs Cubs Prediction, the Cubs are coming as -125 home favorites. I don’t trust either pitcher in this matchup, but Springs has lost all of his last 5 starts, while Rea has been pitching far better at home, with a 2.96 ERA. The Cubs have a superior offense and are still top-10 in baseball in runs per game and they also have a better bullpen, ranking on the top-10 in the league, so I like them in a bounce-back spot at home today. Take the Cubs on the moneyline.