Athletics vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 6/3

MLB game preview

The MLB regular season continues with the None Athletics visiting the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Athletics hold a 29-31 record, placing them third in the AL West. They come into this game with a recent win, though their last 10 games have been rough, with only 3 wins.

The Cubs have a slightly better record at 32-29, also sitting third in their division, the NL Central. They have faced some challenges recently, losing their last two games and only winning 3 of their last 10. The game is set for June 3, 2026, at 8:05 PM, and will be televised on MARQ.

Athletics Team Preview

The Oakland Athletics are coming off a recent win against the Chicago Cubs, where they edged out a 2-1 victory. Gage Jump was impressive on the mound, pitching seven innings and allowing just one earned run. Nick Kurtz was a key hitter, contributing a home run in the game.

In their previous games, the Athletics have shown mixed results. They lost to the New York Yankees 13-8, despite hitting two home runs. Another game against the Yankees ended in a 6-4 win, where J.T. Ginn pitched six scoreless innings.

Looking at the team’s performance this season, the Athletics hold a batting average of .246, ranking 6th overall. Their on-base percentage is .326, placing them 4th in the league. Jeffrey Springs is set to start in their next game, with a current record of 3-6 and an ERA of 4.07.

Athletics vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: None Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Athletics Moneyline +105, Cubs Moneyline -125

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have had a mixed performance recently. They lost their most recent game against the Athletics, 2-1. Jameson Taillon pitched well, going 6 1/3 innings, but the offense struggled with only four hits and no extra-base hits.

Offensively, the Cubs have shown some power with 67 home runs this season, ranking 11th in the league. Their on-base percentage is strong at .333, which ranks 3rd. Michael Busch and Ian Happ are key hitters to watch, as both have been contributing in recent games.

Colin Rea is the probable starting pitcher for the Cubs in the next game. He holds a 5-3 record this season with a 4.70 ERA. The Cubs will look for him to provide a quality start and limit the Athletics’ offense.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored to win against the Athletics with a moneyline of -125. The Athletics have a moneyline of +105. The Cubs have a slightly better pitching record, with an ERA rank of 17th compared to the Athletics’ 21st. Given this, the recommendation is to pick the Cubs to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 9.0 runs. Both teams have decent hitting stats, but their pitching ranks are below average. This suggests the game could see more runs. The projected score is Cubs 5, Athletics 4, making the recommendation to go with the over at 9.0 runs.