Cubs vs Tigers Prediction 7/20/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Cubs vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, July 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 56-43 this year after they won two out of three against the Twins by scores of 2-5, 6-2, and 10-1. In game three, Chicago scored the first 10 runs in the game and picked up the very easy win. The Cubs recorded 12 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Hoerner, who went 2-5 with four RBIs. Imanaga allowed six hits and zero earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Maton allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, Chicago won two out of three against the Reds and two out of three against the Orioles. 

This season, Chicago has a 4.27 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .246 opponent batting average, while they have scored 502 runs with a .245 batting average and a .337 on base percentage. Dansby Swanson has led the Cubs with 16 home runs and 58 RBIs, while Ian Happ has added 17 home runs and 42 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Jameson Taillon, who is 2-5 with a 5.19 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 67.2 innings pitched this year. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 46-53 this season after they won two out of three against the Angels by scores of 2-1, 7-0, and 2-3. In game three, Detroit led 1-0 in the first inning, but only scored one run in the last eight innings for the loss. The Tigers recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Greene, who went 1-3 with one home run and one RBI. Mize allowed five hits and one earned run over 3.1 innings, while Anderson picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Phillies, but did sweep the Athletics in three games before that. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.58 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while they have scored 418 runs with a .234 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 19 home runs and 60 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 14 home runs and 47 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jack Flaherty, who is 3-8 with a 4.48 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP over 82.1 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight night games against National League opponents.
• The Cubs have won each of their last four games after playing the previous day.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against National League opponents.
• The Cubs have won the first inning in each of their last five games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against NL Central opponents.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last five games as underdogs against the Cubs following a loss.
• The Cubs have lost four of their last five games as favorites against the Tigers following a win.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight night games against AL Central opponents following a home win.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against the Cubs following a loss.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Tigers’ last nine games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the last three games between the Tigers and Cubs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Cubs’ last 12 Monday games against AL Central opponents.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in nine of the Tigers’ last 10 games as road underdogs against NL Central opponents.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Alex Bregman has hit a home run in three of the Cubs’ last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Jameson Taillon has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his nine previous appearances in night games against AL Central teams that held a losing record.
• Michael Busch has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last nine home games against AL opponents.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks T4th in the league in Steals (25) this season.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in each of the Tigers’ last five games against NL Central opponents.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded six or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Riley Greene has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last nine road games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Kevin McGonigle ranks 7th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.390) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (431).
• The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (431).
• The Tigers rank 30th in the league for steals this season (33).
• The Tigers rank 30th in the league for steals this season (33).

Cubs vs Tigers Prediction 

Chicago comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have scored 6+ runs in three of their last four. The Cubs are 29-20 at home this year, while the Tigers are 19-30 on the road. Detroit has lost three of their last five games and they have scored two runs or fewer in four of those five. The Tigers are starting Flaherty, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight starts, while Taillon is coming off of the IL. Take the Tigers here, as Flaherty has been showing improvement.