
How to Watch Cubs vs. Athletics: TV Channel & Live Stream - April 2
Updated Apr. 2, 2025 3:22 p.m. ET
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Ian Happ and JJ Bleday will be among the stars on display when the Chicago Cubs play the Athletics on Wednesday at 3:35 p.m. ET, at Sutter Health Park.
Take a look at everything you need to watch the Cubs vs. Athletics game.
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Cubs vs. Athletics Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:35 p.m. ET
- Where: Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California
- TV: Watch on NBCS-CA, MARQ
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Cubs vs. Athletics Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 4, Athletics 1
- Total Prediction: Under 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 79%, Athletics 21%
Cubs vs. Athletics Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2025 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -134 | +114 | 7-4 CHC |
| 3/31/2025 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -148 | +124 | 18-3 CHC |
| 9/18/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -176 | +147 | 5-3 OAK |
| 9/17/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -156 | +132 | 4-3 OAK |
| 9/16/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -202 | +168 | 9-2 CHC |
| 4/19/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -160 | +137 | 12-2 CHC |
| 4/18/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -190 | +161 | 4-0 CHC |
| 4/17/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -137 | +116 | 10-1 CHC |
Cubs Player Insights
- Kyle Tucker has racked up a team-best batting average of .353, while leading the Cubs in home runs (four) and runs batted in (11).
- Including all MLB batters, Tucker is 25th in batting average, 21st in on-base percentage, and eighth in slugging.
- Tucker carries a four-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .476 with four doubles, four home runs, four walks and nine RBI.
- Dansby Swanson has three doubles, two home runs and three walks while hitting .258.
- Swanson is 15th in home runs and ninth in RBI in the major leagues.
- Swanson has three straight games with at least one hit. During his last five outings he is batting .300 with two doubles, two home runs, two walks and five RBI.
- Carson Kelly has a double, a triple, a home run and three walks while batting .500.
- Happ is hitting .156 with a double, a home run and seven walks.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 28 | @ Diamondbacks | L 8-1 | Jameson Taillon vs Merrill Kelly |
| March 29 | @ Diamondbacks | W 4-3 | Shota Imanaga vs Brandon Pfaadt |
| March 30 | @ Diamondbacks | L 10-6 | Matthew Boyd vs Eduardo Rodriguez |
| March 31 | @ Athletics | W 18-3 | Ben Brown vs Joey Estes |
| April 1 | @ Athletics | W 7-4 | Justin Steele vs Luis Severino |
| April 2 | @ Athletics | - | Jameson Taillon vs Jeffrey Springs |
| April 4 | Padres | - | Shota Imanaga vs Randy Vasquez |
| April 5 | Padres | - | Matthew Boyd vs Nick Pivetta |
| April 6 | Padres | - | Ben Brown vs Kyle Hart |
| April 7 | Rangers | - | Justin Steele vs Nathan Eovaldi |
| April 8 | Rangers | - | Jameson Taillon vs Jack Leiter |
Athletics Player Insights
- Tyler Soderstrom paces the Athletics with three home runs and has accumulated a team-high batting average of .348.
- Soderstrom ranks fourth in homers and 41st in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
- Brent Rooker has driven in the most runs for the Athletics with five runs batted in.
- Rooker is 15th overall in home runs and 21st in RBI this season.
- Shea Langeliers paces the Athletics with five runs batted in.
- Jacob Wilson has a home run while batting .300.
Athletics Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 28 | @ Mariners | W 7-0 | Jeffrey Springs vs Luis Castillo |
| March 29 | @ Mariners | W 4-2 | Osvaldo Bido vs Bryce Miller |
| March 30 | @ Mariners | L 2-1 | JP Sears vs Bryan Woo |
| March 31 | Cubs | L 18-3 | Joey Estes vs Ben Brown |
| April 1 | Cubs | L 7-4 | Luis Severino vs Justin Steele |
| April 2 | Cubs | - | Jeffrey Springs vs Jameson Taillon |
| April 4 | @ Rockies | - | Osvaldo Bido vs Antonio Senzatela |
| April 5 | @ Rockies | - | JP Sears vs Ryan Feltner |
| April 6 | @ Rockies | - | Joey Estes vs TBA |
| April 7 | Padres | - | Luis Severino vs Michael King |
| April 8 | Padres | - | Jeffrey Springs vs Dylan Cease |
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