Matthew Boyd threw seven strong innings for Chicago, and Nico Hoerner had three hits for the Cubs. They entered the day a game behind Milwaukee for the NL Central lead.

Gunnar Henderson launched a three-run home run to give the Baltimore Orioles a late lead over the Chicago Cubs.

The Baltimore Orioles (50-60) visit the Chicago Cubs (64-45) Saturday for the second game of their 3-game series. First pitch from Wrigley Field is set for 2:20 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Orioles vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Preview the Aug. 3 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Orioles (+138 underdog on the moneyline to win) visit the Cubs (-164). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Chicago Cubs looking to Colin Rea (8-5), and Brandon Young (0-5) taking the ball for the Baltimore Orioles.

The Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field on July 13, officially announced by Commissioner Rob Manfred. A $30 million security plan shared by the state, city, and team helped secure the bid despite earlier safety concerns.