Detroit Tigers vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/22

MLB game preview

On July 22, 2026, the Detroit Tigers will play the Chicago Cubs in a regular season MLB game. This game will take place at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Tigers have a record of 47-54 and are ranked 4th in the AL Central division.

The Cubs have a record of 57-44 and sit 2nd in the NL Central division. Both teams have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games. The game will be aired on ESPN, and the weather is expected to be clear with a light breeze. Keider Montero will pitch for the Tigers, while Colin Rea will start for the Cubs.

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers have experienced mixed results in their recent games. They had a strong win against the Chicago Cubs on July 20th, with an 8-6 victory. However, the following day, they faced a tough 11-2 loss against the same team.

In their last five games, the Tigers have seen some standout performances from their hitters. Dillon Dingler has been a key player, hitting two home runs on July 20th. Riley Greene also contributed with consistent hitting, adding to the team’s offensive efforts.

Keider Montero is the probable starting pitcher for the Tigers’ next game. He has a solid record with a 3.22 ERA this season. Montero will aim to keep the Cubs’ hitters in check and help his team secure another win.

Tigers vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Tigers Moneyline -104, Cubs Moneyline -117

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have shown mixed results in recent games. They had a strong win against the Detroit Tigers on July 21st, with a score of 11-2. The team had 11 hits, and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Conforto were key hitters.

In the game on July 20th, the Cubs lost to the Tigers 8-6. Despite the loss, the Cubs hit three home runs. Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki contributed with home runs in that game.

On July 19th, the Cubs had another big win, defeating the Minnesota Twins 10-1. Shota Imanaga delivered a solid pitching performance, allowing no earned runs. Alex Bregman and Nico Hoerner led the offense with multiple hits and RBIs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs have a slight edge to win the game with a moneyline of -117. Their better hitting stats, including a .246 batting average and .339 on-base percentage, give them an advantage. The Tigers have a moneyline of -104, but their lower batting stats might make it harder to secure a win.

The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs. The Cubs have a higher slugging percentage and more home runs, while the Tigers have a stronger pitching ERA of 3.68. Given these factors, the game could go under 8.0 runs, with a projected score of Cubs 4, Tigers 3.