Game Preview: Cubs at Blue Jays — August 12, 2025
Match Overview
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Date & Time: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 7:07 p.m. ET
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Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto
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Broadcast: TBS, Sportsnet (MARQ), and streaming via Fubo
Starting Pitchers
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Cubs: Ben Brown (5–7, 6.04 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 104 strikeouts) takes the mound for Chicago.
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Blue Jays: José Berríos (8–4, 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 116 strikeouts) starts for Toronto.
Recent Form & Key Players
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Blue Jays: Hold a 69–50 record, with a dominant 38–19 at home. They’ve gone 6–4 in their past 10 games and often exceed the run total in matchups. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (19 HR) and Bo Bichette (78 RBI, .298 AVG) are key offensive threats.
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Cubs: Holding at 67–50, they’ve been solid away from home and thrive when opponents don’t hit homers. Kyle Tucker (18 HR) and Dansby Swanson have contributed well lately.
Betting Lines & Expert Picks
| Metric | Blue Jays | Cubs |
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| Moneyline | –120 to –123 | +102 to +106 |
| Run Line | –1.5 | +1.5 |
| Over/Under | 9 runs | 9 runs |
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FanDuel lists Blue Jays at –120, Cubs +102, with total at 9 runs.
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FOX Sports projects a 6–5 win for Toronto, anticipating Over 9 runs, with implied win probability close to 51% vs. 49%.
Matchup Insights
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Toronto Advantages:
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Strong home performance (69–50 overall, 38–19 at home).
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Berríos brings consistency and better stats than his counterpart.
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Season trend favors high-scoring affairs: Over just happened in 8 of their last 10 games.
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Chicago Strengths:
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Resilience and strong bullpen, countering injuries.
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Matchup familiarity: Cubs have won 5 of their last 7 vs. AL opponents and 4 of their last 5 vs. the Blue Jays.
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Final Prediction
Toronto enters the matchup as a narrow favorite with slight edge on the run line. Experts largely predict a high-scoring game, with Berríos likely keeping the Cubs’ bats in check—though not completely—a 6–5 win for the Blue Jays (Over 9 runs) reflects the general forecast.
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
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| Time & Date | August 12, 2025 — 7:07 p.m. ET |
| Location | Rogers Centre, Toronto |
| Pitching Matchup | Cubs: Ben Brown (5–7, 6.04 ERA) vs Jays: José Berríos (8–4, 3.89 ERA) |
| Recent Form | Blue Jays: 69–50 overall with hot home record; Cubs: 67–50, steady road play |
| Odds | Blue Jays ~–120 ML, Cubs +102; O/U: 9 runs |
| Forecast | Blue Jays win 6–5, Over 9 (high-scoring contest) |
| Key Players | Toronto: Guerrero Jr., Bichette; Chicago: Tucker, Swanson |
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