Game Details
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (39-23) vs. Detroit Tigers (41-23)
- Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: FOX Sports, NBC Sports Chicago
Starting Pitchers
- Chicago Cubs: Ben Brown (3-3, 5.72 ERA)
- Detroit Tigers: Tarik Skubal (5-2, 2.26 ERA)
Chicago Cubs Outlook
The Cubs enter this matchup on a hot streak, winning eight of their last 10 games. Chicago boasts the second-best team batting average in MLB (.262) and ranks fourth in OPS (.780).
Key players to watch:
- Kyle Tucker (.283 BA, 12 HR, 42 RBI) – A consistent offensive force.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (16 HR, 53 RBI) – Leading the team in home runs and RBIs.
- Nico Hoerner (.294 BA) – Cubs’ most reliable contact hitter.
Ben Brown has struggled with command issues, posting a 5.72 ERA, but he will need to limit hard contact against Detroit’s power-heavy lineup.
Detroit Tigers Outlook
The Tigers have been dominant at home, boasting a 21-8 record at Comerica Park. Detroit ranks fifth in the AL in batting average (.251) and has been one of the most consistent teams in MLB.
Key contributors:
- Spencer Torkelson (14 HR, 42 RBI) – Tigers’ top power hitter.
- Riley Greene (.282 BA, 42 RBI) – A versatile hitter with speed.
- Kerry Carpenter (.273 BA, 13 HR) – A reliable bat in the lineup.
Tarik Skubal, the reigning AL Cy Young winner, has been dominant, posting a 2.26 ERA with 99 strikeouts. He will look to neutralize Chicago’s lineup and secure a win for Detroit.
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs 7
Detroit Tigers – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 5, 2025
