The Chicago Cubs come into their matchup against the Minnesota Twins on July 8, 2025, with a strong performance, having won seven of their last ten games. With a potent offense, they rank second in the league in runs scored, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong, who boasts 23 home runs and 67 RBIs this season. On the mound for the Cubs is Shota Imanaga, sporting a 2.78 ERA, while the Twins counter with Simeon Woods Richardson, who has a 4.41 ERA.

The Twins, currently struggling, hold a record of 43-47 and are sitting four games under .500. Recently, they managed to take two of three against Tampa after losing to Miami, but face a daunting challenge against the Cubs, who have been consistent and aggressive at the plate. The betting odds favor the Cubs with a moneyline of -142 against the Twins at +119.