New York Yankees vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 8/1

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees take on the Chicago Cubs in an MLB regular season game. Both teams hold a record of 62-48 and rank second in their respective divisions. The game will be held at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

The Yankees come into this game with a recent win. Max Fried will be on the mound for them. The Cubs, led by Craig Counsell, aim to bounce back from a loss. David Peterson will start for the Cubs. The game is set for Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 7:15 PM and will be broadcast on FOX.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees are preparing for their next game against the Chicago Cubs. They recently secured a 2-0 win over the Cubs, with strong performances from Will Warren on the mound and Spencer Jones at the plate. Warren pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up no earned runs, while Jones contributed a home run.

In their last five games, the Yankees have experienced a mix of wins and losses. They managed two victories against the White Sox, with scores of 3-2 and 9-5. The Yankees’ batting lineup includes Ben Rice, who leads the team in home runs with 31, and Jazz Chisholm Jr., who has 16 home runs this season.

The Yankees’ pitching staff has been a key factor in their recent performances. They hold a team ERA of 3.28, which ranks first in the league. Max Fried is set to start against the Cubs, bringing a 3.23 ERA into the game, while the team looks to continue their strong pitching form.

Yankees vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -125, Cubs Moneyline +107

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have shown mixed results in their recent games. On July 31st, they lost to the New York Yankees by a score of 2-0. In that game, the Cubs managed only five hits and no home runs.

In their game on July 30th against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cubs came out on top with a 4-2 win. They collected 11 hits, with five being extra-base hits. Alex Bregman was a key contributor with two doubles and an RBI.

Overall, the Cubs rank second in the league for on-base percentage with a .339 mark. They have a batting average of .248, placing them ninth. Their pitching has room for improvement, with a team ERA of 4.13, ranking 13th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored with a moneyline of -125, while the Cubs are at +107. The Yankees have a stronger pitching staff with a 3.28 ERA, which ranks 1st, compared to the Cubs’ 4.13 ERA. Given their pitching edge, the Yankees are the pick to win, with a projected score of Yankees 4, Cubs 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 runs, with the over at -101 and the under at -120. Both teams have solid hitting stats, but the Yankees’ pitching could limit scoring. With the projection of a 4-3 score, the total would be 7 runs, suggesting the over is the pick here.