The Cleveland Guardians (40-43) are set to face the Chicago Cubs (50-35) at Wrigley Field this evening, with Tanner Bibee taking the mound for the Guardians against Shota Imanaga for the Cubs. Last night, the Cubs won the first game of the series 5-2, with Carson Kelly shining by going 2-for-2 and driving in three runs, while Matthew Boyd pitched well, allowing only two runs in seven innings for his eighth win of the season.

This matchup is significant as the Cubs aim to capitalize on their recent home success against teams with losing records, having won four of their last five such games. The Guardians, meanwhile, have struggled against the Cubs in recent encounters, failing to cover the Run Line in eight of their last ten games. Bettors should consider the latest odds, which currently favor the Cubs at -159 on the moneyline, while the Guardians are listed at +134. The total runs are set at 9.0, hinting at a potential low-scoring affair given the Guardians' recent trend of underwhelming offensive output.