In this article we will formulate a Cubs vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, June 20th at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs are 40-36 this year after they won game one by a score of 16-2 on Friday afternoon. Chicago scored seven runs in the first inning and never looked back in the blowout win. The Cubs recorded 18 hits in the game and they were led by Kelly, who went 2-4 with one home run and six RBIs. Brown allowed four hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Milner struck out two in one relief inning. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Rockies and two out of three against the Giants.
This season, Chicago has a 4.23 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while they have scored 360 runs with a .243 batting average and a .336 on base percentage. Michael Busch has led the Cubs with eight home runs and 42 RBIs, while Ian Happ has added 16 home runs and 37 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Colin Rea, who is 5-5 with a 5.35 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP over 74.0 innings pitched this year.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 37-39 this season after they lost game one by a score of 2-16 on Friday. Toronto cut the deficit to 7-2 in the sixth inning, but they allowed the last nine runs in the ugly loss. The Blue Jays recorded five hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Springer, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Gausman allowed seven hits and seven earned runs over 2.0 innings for the loss, while Little allowed four earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Toronto won all three against the Red Sox, but lost two out of three against the Yankees before that.
This season, Toronto has a 4.11 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while they have scored 308 runs with a .249 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 15 home runs and 42 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has added seven home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Patrick Corbin, who is 2-3 with a 4.57 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP over 61.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Cubs have won nine of their last 10 day games at Wrigley Field following a win.
- The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in four of their last five home games against AL East opponents.
- The Cubs have won the first inning in four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in 10 of their last 11 home games against AL East opponents.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games against National League opponents.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Cubs have lost seven of their last eight day games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have won three of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in 14 of their last 15 day games against National League opponents following a road loss.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 13 home games after playing the previous day.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven day games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cubs have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the last six games between the Blue Jays and Cubs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Blue Jays’ last five road games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Blue Jays’ last five day games against National League opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Cubs’ last four games as home favorites against AL East opponents.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Carson Kelly has hit a home run in two of his last three home appearances against the Blue Jays.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances after playing the previous day.
- 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 five of his last six road appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Patrick Corbin has recorded four or more strikeouts in four of his last five road appearances against the Cubs.
- George Springer has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 road appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Ernie Clement ranks T5th in the league in Hits (85) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (331).
- The Cubs rank T29th in the league for home runs allowed this season (111).
- The Blue Jays rank 30th in the league for triples this season (4).
- The Blue Jays rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts against this season (556).
Cubs vs Blue Jays Prediction
Toronto had their winning streak snapped with a blowout loss on Friday afternoon, but they have allowed three runs or fewer in three of their last four games. The Blue Jays are 16-21 on the road this year, while the Cubs are 23-16 at home. Chicago has also won three of their last four games and they have scored 24 runs in their last two. The Cubs are starting Rea, who has allowed 11 earned runs in his last 9.1 innings, while Corbin has allowed 4+ earned runs in two of his last three starts. Take the over here.