July 25, 2025

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White Sox Poised for Upset: Expert Picks & Odds for Crosstown Clash

Chicago Crosstown Classic Preview – July 25, 7:40 p.m. ET

The Chicago Cubs (60–42) head south to Rate Field to face the resurgent White Sox (37–66) in the first of a three-game interleague set. Shota Imanaga (7–3, 2.40 ERA) toes the rubber for the Cubs, boasting a 2.08 ERA in limited career starts against Chicago’s South Side club, while Adrian Houser (5–2, 1.89 ERA) counters with a sparkling 0.69 ERA at home in 2025.

Key odds (BetMGM Sportsbook)

• Moneyline: Cubs −185 | Sox +150

• Run line: Cubs −1.5 (−115) | Sox +1.5 (−105)

• Total: 8 (O/−110 | U/−110)

Most models and bettors have taken note of White Sox momentum – Chicago has scored at least five runs in six of its last seven games and Houser has not allowed more than three earned runs all season. Experts are split on the moneyline but are united in playing the Over 8 runs.

Astros vs. Athletics Odds & Picks for July 25

Houston, TX – The 43–62 Athletics head to Minute Maid Park at 8:10 PM ET on July 25 to face the 60–43 Astros after snapping each other’s four-game streaks in the series opener. Jeffrey Springs (8–7, 4.18 ERA) toes the rubber for Oakland against Ryan Gusto (6–3, 4.46 ERA) for Houston.

Betting essentials:

Moneyline: A’s +135 | Astros -161

Spread: Astros -1.5

Total: 8.0 runs

NBC Sports Bet’s model backs Houston on the ML, leans Oakland +1.5 ATS, and avoids a play on the 8.0 total.

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Rangers Favored as Eovaldi Takes the Hill in Arlington

Arlington, TX (July 25, 2025) – The Texas Rangers (53–50) open a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (44–57) at Globe Life Field Friday night. Nathan Eovaldi (7–3, 1.58 ERA) toes the rubber for Texas against Atlanta’s Joey Wentz (2–1, 4.15 ERA) in an 8:05 PM ET first pitch.

Moneyline: Rangers −172 │ Braves +144

Run Line: Rangers −1.5

Total: 8.0 runs

NBC Sports Bet’s model backs Texas on the moneyline and Atlanta at +1.5 runs ATS, while SportsLine highlights prop plays like Corey Seager over 1.5 hits and Eovaldi over 5.5 strikeouts. The Rangers are 5–1 since the break; Atlanta is 2–4.

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Padres Favored Over Cardinals in Pivetta vs. Mikolas Showdown

SAN DIEGO (55-48) at ST. LOUIS (53-51) | July 25, 7:15 PM ET @ Busch Stadium

The Padres send Nick Pivetta (10-2, 2.81 ERA) to face Miles Mikolas (5-7, 5.20) in a pivotal second game of this three-game set. After dropping three straight and the series opener in a 9–7 defeat, San Diego is a -135 moneyline favorite against the Cardinals (+114) with a -1.5 run line and an 8.0-run total.

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