Chicago Cubs @ Houston Astros - June 27, 2025

Oh, my heart is racing as we gear up for tonight’s clash between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros at Daikin Park! It’s interleague play, and let me tell you, nothing gets my blood pumping quite like seeing our beloved Cubbies take on a powerhouse like the Astros. Now, I know I bleed blue and red, but I’m going to give you an honest rundown of what we can expect tonight.

First off, let’s talk about the starting pitchers. Cade Horton takes the mound for us Cubs. This kid has been impressive this season with a solid 3-1 record and a 3.97 ERA. He’s not just about throwing strikes; he’s been racking up around 7.6 strikeouts per game too! While that may not be mind-blowing, he’s shown he can keep hitters guessing—and trust me when I say that’s crucial against a lineup as potent as Houston’s.

Now switching gears to Brandon Walter from the Astros—he’s got a bit of experience under his belt with an ERA of 3.5 and is still searching for that first win of the season with an unfortunate 0-1 record. But don’t let those numbers fool you; he has nearly 10 strikeouts per game! He might just have one of those breakout performances lurking in him if we’re not careful.

Looking at both teams’ offensive stats gets me even more excited! The Cubs have been lighting it up lately, averaging over 5 runs per game along with nearly 9 hits and over 5 RBIs per game! Those numbers are fantastic, showing their ability to put pressure on opposing pitchers consistently. However, they also have had their struggles against Houston historically; they’ve lost five out of their last six when playing here.

Meanwhile, the Astros aren’t exactly slouches at the plate either—they’re putting up just over 4 runs per game with strong hitting stats across the board. Their average might be slightly lower than ours at .250, but they’re efficient on base with a stellar on-base percentage sitting around 70%. With them riding high on a four-game win streak—including a nail-biter victory against the Phillies—I wouldn’t count them out for this matchup.

But here’s where my bias comes in: I’m banking on our Cubs pulling through tonight despite past road troubles against these guys! With our recent success and hot bats coming into play combined with Hor-ton’s promising start to his career (yes, I’m sporting my lucky jersey today!), I think we’ll edge out another victory tonight—but it’s going to be close!

In terms of betting lines opening up at -103 for Houston? Well, it feels tight—but I see this game being an UNDER kind of situation due to both teams’ strong pitching showing lately combined with both defenses stepping up when needed. So grab your snacks (and your favorite drink), settle in because it’s time for some baseball magic right here in Chi-town! Go Cubs Go!