Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros Game Preview - June 29, 2025

Sunday, June 29th, 2025

The Chicago Cubs face the Houston Astros after Kyle Tucker had four hits against the Astros on Saturday.

Game Details

The matchup takes place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 2:10 p.m. EDT in Houston.

The Chicago Cubs hold a 49-34 record and are first in the NL Central. The Houston Astros also have a 49-34 record, placing them first in the AL West.

This game is the third meeting between these teams this season.

Pitching Matchup

Cubs: Jameson Taillon (7-5, 4.47 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 70 strikeouts)

Astros: Framber Valdez (8-4, 2.88 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 102 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Astros -157, Cubs +131; over/under is 7 1/2 runs

Team Performance

Houston Astros

Houston has a 31-14 record in home games and a 49-34 record overall.

The Astros are 17-7 in games decided by one run.

Chicago Cubs

Chicago has a 24-19 record in road games and a 49-34 record overall.

Cubs hitters have a collective .326 on-base percentage, ranking fourth in the NL.

Top Performers

Houston Astros

Isaac Paredes leads the Astros with 17 home runs and slugs .471.

Mauricio Dubon is 8 for 32 with four home runs and five RBI over the past 10 games.

Chicago Cubs

Kyle Tucker has 17 doubles, four triples, 17 home runs and 52 RBI for the Cubs.

Ian Happ is 10 for 44 with five home runs and 12 RBI over the past 10 games.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

Astros: 7-3 record, .255 batting average, 4.30 ERA, outscored by three runs

Cubs: 4-6 record, .274 batting average, 6.31 ERA, outscored by one run

Injuries

Houston Astros

Jeremy Pena: day-to-day (rib), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Shawn Dubin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Pedro Leon: 60-Day IL (knee), Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Chicago Cubs

Miguel Amaya: 10-Day IL (oblique), Eli Morgan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Javier Assad: 60-Day IL (oblique), Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros meet on June 29, 2025, both holding identical 49-34 records and leading their respective divisions. Framber Valdez starts for the Astros against Jameson Taillon for the Cubs. Houston has a strong home record, while Chicago boasts a high on-base percentage. Top performers include Isaac Paredes for the Astros and Kyle Tucker for the Cubs. Recent form favors the Astros, who are 7-3 in their last 10 games compared to the Cubs' 4-6 record. Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries.

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