In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Cubs Prediction for this MLB matchup on Friday, June 19th in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago Cubs Preview
The Chicago Cubs have a 39-36 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the NL Central. They have a 22-16 home record and are coming off an 8-6 home win against the Rockies. They will face the Mets and the Brewers next.
The Cubs have a .241 batting average this season, .333 OBP and .398 Slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 4.26 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Pete Crow-Armstrong is the team’s best hitter with a .276 batting average. Michael Busch leads the team in RBI with 42, while Ian Happ adds a team-high 16 home runs.
Ben Brown (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cubs, and he has a 3-2 record, 1.74 ERA and 0.97 WHIP.
Toronto Blue Jays Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays have a 37-38 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the AL East. They have a 16-20 road record and are coming off a 4-3 road win against the Red Sox. They will face the Astros and the Rangers next.
The Blue Jays have a .250 batting average this season, .313 OBP and .392 Slugging percentage. Toronto’s pitching staff has a 4.01 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. Ernie Clement is the team’s best hitter with a .294 batting average. Kazuma Okamoto leads the team in RBI with 42, adding a team-high 15 home runs.
Kevin Gausman (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Blue Jays, and he has a 4-4 record, 3.41 ERA and 1.03 WHIP.
Toronto Blue Jays @ the Chicago Cubs Betting Trends: June 19, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Ben Brown Record this season: 3-2 ERA: 1.74
- Home Record: 1-1
- Last 5 against Blue Jays: 0-0
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Cubs have won eight of their last nine day games at Wrigley Field following a win.
- The Blue Jays have lost eight of their last nine Friday road games against National League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against National League opponents following a win.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in four of their last five day games following a home win.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in nine of their last 10 home games against AL East opponents.
- The Cubs have won the first inning in three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Cubs have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games as favorites.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Kevin Gausman Record this season: 4-4 ERA: 3.41
- Road Record: 2-2
- Last 5 against Cubs: 3-2
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Cubs have lost each of their last seven day games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have won each of their last five games as road underdogs following a win.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line each of their last 10 road games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine day games against American League opponents.
- The Cubs have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in each of their last six day games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Blue Jays’ last eight day games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the last five games between the Blue Jays and Cubs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Blue Jays’ last four games as road underdogs against NL Central opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in five of the Cubs’ last six day games.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Ian Happ has hit a home run in each of the Cubs’ last two games as favorites against AL East opponents.
- Nico Hoerner has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last eight games against AL East opponents.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of only two players to record 10+ Home Runs and 4+ Triples this season.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- George Springer has hit at least one home run in four of his last five road appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Kevin Gausman has recorded a win in eight of his last 10 appearances in day games against NL teams that held a winning record.
- Kevin Gausman has recorded six or more strikeouts in five of his six previous appearances in day games against NL Central teams that held a winning record.
- George Springer has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Ernie Clement ranks 5th in the league in Hits (85) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (320).
- The Cubs rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (110).
- The Blue Jays rank 30th in the league for triples this season (4).
- The Blue Jays rank T2nd in the league for strikeouts against this season (549).
Blue Jays vs Cubs Prediction
The Blue Jays are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Cubs but have lost two of their last three visits in Chicago.
In this Blue Jays vs Cubs Prediction, the Cubs are coming as -125 home favorites. Ben Brown has been elite for the Cubs so far, having given up one run or less in six of his seven starts this season, while Gausman has given up 4 runs in two of his last three. The Cubs also have both a better offense and a better bullpen and we are getting them in a very good price at home. Take the Cubs to win this one.