Cubs vs Yankees Prediction 8/2/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Cubs vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 2nd 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 63-48 this year after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 0-2 and 5-2. In game two, Chicago trailed 2-1 in the seventh inning, but they scored three in the seventh and one in the eighth for the win. The Cubs recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Suzuki, who went 1-3 with one RBI and a walk. Peterson allowed five hits and one earned run over 6.1 innings, while Thornton got the win and Thielbar picked up the save. Prior to this series, Chicago won three out of four against the Cardinals and two out of three against the Pirates. 

This season, Chicago has a 4.11 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .244 opponent batting average, while they have scored 569 runs with a .248 batting average and a .339 on base percentage. Pete Crow-Armstrong has led the Cubs with 24 home runs and 64 RBIs, while Dansby Swanson has added 16 home runs and 61 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Colin Rea, who is 8-7 with a 4.67 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP over 111.2 innings pitched this year. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 62-49 this season after they lost game two by a score of 2-5 on Saturday night. New York took a 2-1 lead in the seventh inning, but their bullpen fell apart in the loss. The Yankees recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Jones, who went 2-4 with one home run and one RBI. Fried allowed two hits and one earned run over 5.1 innings, while Cruz blew the save and picked up the loss in relief. Prior to this series, New York split four games with the White Sox and won two out of three against the Phillies. 

This season, New York has a 3.30 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .225 opponent batting average, while they have scored 510 runs with a .233 batting average and a .311 on base percentage. Ben Rice has led the Yankees with 31 home runs and 73 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 11 home runs and 53 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Gerrit Cole, who is 4-5 with a 3.57 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP over 68.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The Cubs have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Yankees.
• The Yankees have lost three of their last four games as favorites against National League opponents following a road loss.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four day games against NL Central opponents.
• The Cubs have led after 3 innings in 12 of their last 14 home games against AL East opponents.
• The Cubs have won the first inning in seven of their last nine home games.
• The Cubs have led after 5 innings in four of their last five day games at Wrigley Field against American League opponents.

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Cubs have lost each of their last five day games against the Yankees at Wrigley Field following a win.
• The Yankees have won four of their last five games following a loss.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The road team has covered the run line in seven of the Cubs’ last eight games.
• The Cubs have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Sunday games as underdogs.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Yankees’ last four day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Cubs’ last six games as underdogs against the Yankees have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in nine of the Cubs’ last 10 home games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of Gerrit Cole’s last four appearances as a starter.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Seiya Suzuki has hit a home run in each of the Cubs’ last two games as underdogs against AL opponents.
• Alex Bregman has recorded a hit in each of his last eight home appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Colin Rea has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances with the Cubs as underdogs against AL opponents.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks T6th in the league in Steals (26) this season.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Spencer Jones has hit a home run in three of the Yankees’ last four games.
• Gerrit Cole has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last seven appearances against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Jasson Dominguez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 appearances with the Yankees as favorites against NL opponents.
• Gerrit Cole has recorded a win in seven of his nine previous road appearances against the Cubs.
• Jazz Chisholm ranks T2nd in the league in Steals (30) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (473).
• The Cubs rank 2nd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.339).
• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for ERA this season (3.28).
• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (106).

Cubs vs Yankees Prediction 

Chicago was able to pull away on Saturday night for the win in game two and they have allowed three runs or fewer in five straight games. The Cubs are 31-23 at home this year, while the Yankees are 36-26 on the road. New York has lost three of their last five games and they have scored two runs or fewer in three straight. The Yankees are starting Cole, who has allowed 0, 3, 2, 3, and 2 earned runs in his last five starts, while Rea has allowed 3+ earned runs in three of his last four outings. Take the Yankees to get the win.