New York Yankees vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 8/2

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees are set to take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Yankees have a record of 62-49 and are second in the AL East. They are coming off a loss and have gone 6-4 in their last ten games.

The Cubs hold a 63-48 record and are also second in their division, the NL Central. They recently won a game and have the same 6-4 record over their last ten games. The game will be played on a mild day with clear skies, making for great outdoor conditions.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have shown a mixed performance in their recent games. They managed to secure a win against the Chicago Cubs on July 31st, with a 2-0 score. However, they faced losses against the Cubs and the Chicago White Sox in the other matches.

Spencer Jones has been a key player for the Yankees in these games. He contributed with a home run against the Cubs on August 1st and had multiple hits in other games. Ben Rice is another standout, leading the team in home runs and RBIs.

The Yankees’ pitching has been strong, with a season ERA of 3.30, which ranks first. Gerrit Cole will be starting for the Yankees in the next game, bringing his 3.57 ERA and 73 strikeouts. The team will look to leverage their pitching strength against the Cubs.

Yankees vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -127, Cubs Moneyline +109

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a solid 5-2 win against the Yankees, showcasing effective pitching from David Peterson. However, the team also faced a close 2-0 loss to the same opponent, despite a strong performance from Shota Imanaga.

The Cubs’ hitting lineup includes standout players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner. Crow-Armstrong has been impressive with a .283 batting average and 24 home runs. Hoerner contributes with a .257 average and consistent play at second base.

On the mound, Colin Rea is set to start for the Cubs in their next game. Rea has an 8-7 record this season with a 4.67 ERA. He will look to build on his recent success against the Cardinals where the Cubs won 10-2.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored with a moneyline of -127 against the Cubs, who are at +109. The Yankees have a strong pitching advantage with the best ERA in the league. This makes them a solid pick to win the game, projected to score 4 runs to the Cubs’ 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 runs, with the over at -115 and the under at -105. Given the Yankees’ top-ranked pitching and the Cubs’ average performance, taking the under seems reasonable. The projected total score is 7, slightly above the line, but the Yankees’ pitching strength supports the under.