Chicago Cubs vs Oakland Athletics Odds

The Cubs will play the Athletics on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 3:35 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Cubs have a 93.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Oakland Athletics is 90.00.
  • Visiting Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 3-2 record as a visiting team, ranking them 1st Overall for visiting team wins.
  • Home Oakland Athletics - The Oakland Athletics have a 0-1 record as a home team. They rank 6th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
  • Runs Scored - The Chicago Cubs currently stand 1st (43) Overall, with the Oakland Athletics ranking 12th (17) for runs scored.
  • Runs Allowed - The Chicago Cubs are 2nd (40) Overall for runs allowed. The Oakland Athletics stand 4th (26) for runs allowed.
  • Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs won their last game. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics have lost their last 2 games.
  • Team Records - The Chicago Cubs have a 3-4 Overall record (1.5 GB National Central Division), with the Oakland Athletics possessing a 2-3 Overall standing (1.5 GB American West Division).

Captain Shady Lines

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Captain Shady Lines
Captain Shady Lines

Avast ye scallywags! The Cubs be takin' on the Athletics in Oakland. (Arrr!)

Chicago be strugglin' with a win percentage below 0.500... Oakland ain't faring much better.

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Best Cubs at Athletics Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Chicago Cubs
Favorite

Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are the -118 moneyline favorite. Risk $118 to win $100 on the Oakland Athletics at BetMGM. The Chicago Cubs are the -102 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $102 to win $100 on the Chicago Cubs. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 8.5 runs. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 8.5 runs. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Run Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Oakland Athletics
Favorite

Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have a -1.5 +165 run line at BetMGM OH. They are the run line favorite in this matchup. The Oakland Athletics have a +1.5 -200 run line at BetMGM OH. The Oakland Athletics are the run line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Chicago Cubs vs Oakland Athletics MLB game on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025?

The Oakland Athletics are the -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Cubs are the -102 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Chicago Cubs vs Oakland Athletics MLB game on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025?

The best over line is 8.5 -110 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -110 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the run line for the Chicago Cubs vs Oakland Athletics MLB game on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025?

The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +165 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Oakland Athletics are +1.5 -200 run line underdogs at BetMGM.

MLB Odds Example

MLB Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Cubs
Athletics
3:35pm EDT
-102-118
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 50.5%.
  • Oakland Athletics bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds. The implied probability for Oakland Athletics is 54.13%.

Chicago Cubs at Oakland Athletics Prop Bets

MLB Prop Bets
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Cubs
Athletics
First Team to Score
3:35pm EDT
-150+118Bet
Cubs
Athletics
Tie
1st Inning Winner
3:35pm EDT
+300+290-135Bet
Cubs
Athletics
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
3:35pm EDT
+150+135+290Bet
Cubs
Athletics
To Extra Innings
3:35pm EDT
Yes +750No -1200Bet
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Cubs
Athletics
1st Team to Score Will Win
3:35pm EDT
Yes -250No +190Bet
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at OAK
3:35pm EDT
4.5 o +1104.5 u -145Bet
Jameson Taillon
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at OAK
3:35pm EDT
4.5 o +1054.5 u -135Bet
Jeffrey Springs
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at OAK
3:35pm EDT
5.5 o +1155.5 u -150Bet

Chicago Cubs & Oakland Athletics Futures Odds

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Chicago Cubs World Series Odds
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Oakland Athletics World Series Odds
2025 Oakland Athletics World Series Odds

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Chicago Cubs & Oakland Athletics Team Pages

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Team Standings

2025 MLB Regular Season Standings - Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics
Team W L Pct GB Home Away RS RA Diff Strk L10
Chicago Cubs340.429+3.50-23-24340+3W13-4
Oakland Athletics230.400+3.50-12-21726-9L22-3

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