Cubs vs. Athletics Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - June 2

The Chicago Cubs and Athletics square off in the first of a three-game series on Tuesday at Wrigley Field, at 8:05 p.m. ET. Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.37 ERA) gets the start for the Cubs, who are 32-28 this season and fourth in the NL Central. Gage Jump (0-1, 7.20 ERA) is starting for the Athletics, who are 28-31 and third in the AL West.

The Athletics (+104) are on the road versus the favored Cubs (-124). The total for this contest is 7.5.

Cubs vs. Athletics Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
• Game time: 8:05 p.m. ET
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Stadium: Wrigley Field
• Favorite: Cubs (-124)
• Underdog: Athletics (+104)
• Over/under: 7.5

How to Watch Cubs vs. Athletics

• TV Channel: MARQ and NBCS-CA
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Cubs vs. Athletics: Betting the Moneyline

• The Cubs have gone 22-18 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 55% of those games).
• The Athletics have been underdogs in 40 games this season and have come away with the win 21 times (52.5%) in those contests.
• The Cubs have a record of 19-15, a 55.9% win rate, when they're favored by -124 or more by bookmakers this season.
• This year, the Athletics have won 17 of 30 games when listed as at least +104 or better on the moneyline.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Cubs' implied win probability is 55.4%.
• The Athletics have an implied victory probability of 49% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Cubs vs. Athletics: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Cubs have combined with their opponents to hit the over on the total 33 times this season for a 33-25-2 record against the over/under.
• Games involving the Athletics have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 29 of 59 chances this season.
• The Cubs have a 24-36-0 record ATS this season.
• The Athletics have posted a record of 29-30-0 against the spread this season.