Two division leaders collide in an interleague showdown on Saturday afternoon as the Chicago Cubs face the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Read on for our expert Cubs vs Tigers prediction and pick.
First pitch is set for 1:10 PM EST, and both teams come into this matchup sitting atop their divisions.
Betting Preview For Cubs vs Tigers
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit
- Date: Saturday, June 8, 2025
- Time: 1:10 PM EST
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers
Betting On Chicago Cubs
The Cubs are on fire, having won four of their last five, including a dominant 7-1 win over Washington. Pete Crow-Armstrong is emerging as a legit star, and Ian Happ has been a catalyst in the middle of the order.
They’ll send James Taillon (5-3, 3.76 ERA) to the mound. He’s logged eight quality starts in 12 appearances, showing excellent control with a 1.01 WHIP and just 13 walks in 69.1 innings. He may be vulnerable to the long ball (16 HRs allowed), but his ability to eat innings is a major plus.
Chicago has also won three of Taillon’s last five starts, and they’ll be looking to build on their 5-game lead in the NL Central.
Betting On Detroit Tigers
Detroit leads the AL Central by six games but just dropped a tight 3-2 contest in extras to the White Sox. The Tigers have been scrappy all season but lack explosive offense, often relying on small-ball and timely hits.
They’ll counter with Keider Montero (2-1, 4.02 ERA), who’s still settling into his rotation role. While he hasn’t allowed many home runs, Montero has struggled with efficiency and hasn’t made it past the 5th inning often. He allowed seven hits in 4.2 shutout innings in his last start but needs to limit base traffic with a 1.46 WHIP.
Tigers are 4-1 in his last five starts, but his limited innings put pressure on the bullpen.
MatchPlug Prediction For Cubs vs Tigers
This is a clash between two solid teams, but the pitching matchup clearly favors the Cubs. Taillon’s consistency and ability to pitch deep gives Chicago a major edge over the less-proven Montero.
Our prediction for Saturday’s clash is a narrow Cubs win, powered by Taillon’s steady arm and a clutch offensive performance from the heart of the lineup.
Final Prediction: Chicago Cubs ML (-120)
