MLB Matchup: Cubs versus Blue Jays, Forecasts, Odds, and Start Time – Parlay Bets for the Tuesday Game
On August 12, 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays will welcome the Chicago Cubs to Rogers Centre for an exciting MLB showdown. The game is scheduled to start at 7:07 p.m. ET.
The Blue Jays are slight favorites with moneyline odds around -124 to -131, while the Cubs are underdogs at about +105 to +111. Some models favour the Cubs at +111 for value despite Toronto being favored overall.
The projected score is close, generally around a 5-4 or 5-5 game for either side. The total runs Over/Under is set at 9, with a slight lean to the Over given both teams’ strong offense.
The probable starting pitchers are Ben Brown for the Cubs and José Berríos for the Blue Jays. Brown, who has struggled at times, particularly late in games and against left-handed batters, will face Berríos, who has had mixed recent performances but generally is stronger than Brown. Berríos has faced some struggles against the Cubs in the past.
Kyle Tucker, who has been solid in his first year with the Cubs, could potentially benefit from Berríos' vulnerability against the Cubs lineup, as Tucker has collected five hits in fifteen career at-bats against the veteran pitcher.
The Cubs have odds of 1.5-200 for the spread, 105 for the moneyline, and 9-110o / -110u for the total. The Cubs ML and Kyle Tucker 1+ Hit are included in a suggested parlay pick for the game.
The game will be broadcast on SNET, and the parlay odds for this pick have not been specified. No major injury concerns are reported ahead of this matchup, indicating mostly healthy rosters for both teams.
Betting trends show that the Blue Jays favored slightly on the moneyline, the Cubs provide value as underdogs, the run line favors the Blue Jays, and the Over/Under at 9 runs moderately favors the over.
In summary, expect a competitive, closely scored game at Rogers Centre with a slight edge to Toronto based on pitching and hitting statistics. The Cubs may offer value long shot bets on the moneyline and run line. The total run line near 9 should moderately favor the Over due to strong offenses on both sides. Tucker's past success against Berríos could be a factor to consider in your betting decisions.
Sports analysts predict a close, high-scoring MLB matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs, scheduled for August 12, 2025, at Rogers Centre. Kyle Tucker, who has had success against Jose Berríos, might be a key player to watch for the Cubs, especially considering Berríos' past struggles against the team.
