New York Yankees vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/31

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees will visit the Chicago Cubs in an MLB regular season game. The Yankees hold a record of 61-48 and sit in second place in the AL East. They are currently on a two-game losing streak.

The Cubs come into this game with a record of 62-47, also holding second place but in the NL Central. They recently ended a losing streak with a win. This game will take place at Wrigley Field, with first pitch scheduled for 2:20 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026. Weather conditions are expected to be warm with overcast clouds and a light breeze.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have shown mixed results in their recent games. They have lost three out of their last five games. Their most recent loss was a close one against the Chicago White Sox, with a final score of 2-1.

The Yankees’ hitting has been inconsistent. They have a team batting average of .233, which ranks 20th in the league. However, they have been able to hit home runs, ranking 2nd with 153 homers this season.

Will Warren is set to start for the Yankees in the upcoming game against the Chicago Cubs. This season, Warren has a record of 7-5 with an ERA of 4.41. He will look to improve his performance and help his team get back on track.

Yankees vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline +125, Cubs Moneyline -150, Yankees Runline +1.5 (-169), Cubs Runline -1.5 (+141), Total Over 9.0 (-115), Total Under 9.0 (-106)

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have shown strong performances in recent games. They won three out of their last five games, including a big 10-2 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. In their last game, the Cubs secured a 4-2 win over the Cardinals with 11 hits.

Alex Bregman has been a key player for the Cubs. In the recent series against the Cardinals, he had two doubles and scored twice in the 4-2 win. Nico Hoerner also contributed with three hits in the same game.

The Cubs’ pitching has been solid, with Shota Imanaga expected to start the next game. Imanaga has a 3.72 ERA this season with 113 strikeouts. The team ranks first in on-base percentage, which helps them get runners on base and score runs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored with a moneyline of -150, while the Yankees are at +125. The Cubs have a better team batting average and on-base percentage, ranked 7th and 1st respectively. Given their superior offensive stats and home advantage, the pick is the Cubs to win. The projected score is Cubs 5, Yankees 4.

The total for the game is set at 9.0 runs. The Cubs have a higher slugging percentage and have given up fewer home runs, which suggests a lower scoring game. With the Yankees’ strong pitching, ranking 1st in ERA, the recommendation is to take the under 9.0 runs. The projected total is 9 runs.