New York Yankees vs Chicago Cubs MLB Betting Prediction

MLB New York Yankees vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 9/7/2024

The New York Yankees (81-60) travel to face off against the Chicago Cubs (72-69) on Saturday, September 7th. This game will be played at Wrigley Field in Chicago and televised on YES. The Yankees are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Cubs are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Yankees. First pitch is set for 1:20 CT.

Yankees vs. Cubs Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cubs (+122)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7 Runs
  • The Cubs have scored an average of 8.6 runs per game in their last 15 games.
  • The Cubs have a home record of 37-32, indicating strong performance at home.
  • The Cubs have won 10 out of their last 15 games, showing recent strong form.
  • The Cubs have scored 10 or more runs in 5 of their last 15 games, demonstrating offensive firepower.
  • The Cubs have a higher league rank (8th) compared to the Yankees (10th) in their respective leagues.

Yankees vs Cubs

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New York picked up a 3-0 road win over the Cubs in the most recent game of this series. The Yankees offense only had seven hits in the game but took advantage of their scoring opportunities, as they scored three runs in the 3rd inning and didn’t score another run after that. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -122 on the money line.

Luis Gil started for the Yankees and picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued two walks. As for the Cubs, Jordan Wicks got the start and took the loss, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work.

Austin Wells was the only player in the game to have more than one hit, as he went 1/3 with two RBIs. Both Gio Urshela and DJ LeMahieu each drove in a run for the Yankees’ offense.

With an overall record of 81-60, the Yankees are just a half-game behind the Orioles for the AL East lead. New York has dropped three straight series and their series record is 25-16-4 this year. The Yankees are 22-23 against other AL East teams this year.

On the road, the Yankees have a run line record of 43-30, covering the spread in 59% of their games. Their average run margin in all games is +0.9 runs per game, but it jumps to +1.2 runs per game on the road. As the favorite, the Yankees are 63-53 this year and 18-7 as the underdog. The Yankees have gone over the total in 78 of their 137 games this season, with an average over/under line of 9 runs.

Clarke Schmidt Gets The Start For The Yankees

Clarke Schmidt will be looking to get back on track today as he faces the Cubs on the road. The right-hander has a record of 5-3 and an ERA of 2.52. In his 11 starts, Schmidt has turned in two quality starts and is averaging 9.94 strikeouts per nine innings. Schmidt’s last outing came against the Padres, where he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Schmidt’s ERA on the road is 1.71, compared to 3.98 at home.

Yankees Offense Breakdown

Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they also have the top scoring offense in the league, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are 1st in on-base percentage, and their team OPS of .773 is the best in the league. New York’s lineup has been especially good at avoiding strikeouts, as they are 9th in the league in fewest strikeouts.

Aaron Judge has been the best hitter in the league this season, with his 51 homers and 125 RBIs both leading the league. He is also hitting .323 for the season. Juan Soto is also near the top of the league in homers, as his 38 long balls are 4th in the MLB. Soto’s 98 RBIs are 5th in the league.

Chicago’s overall series record is 20-22-3, and they have won three straight series on the road. The Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 games, but they are currently on a two-game losing streak vs. the Yankees.

Against the run line, the Cubs have been better on the road with a 43-29 record, but they are just 26-43 at home. As underdogs, they have a strong 46-24 run line record. The O/U line for Cubs home games is 7 runs, lower than their season average of 8.7 runs per game.

Javier Assad Gets The Start For The Cubs

Javier Assad gets the start for the Cubs today and comes in with a record of 7-4 and an ERA of 3.21. Looking at his overall numbers, Assad has made 25 starts, and opponents are batting .244 this season. In his 25 appearances, he has turned in six quality starts and is averaging 7.57 strikeouts per nine innings. The right-hander most recently faced the Nationals, where he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up three earned runs. Before that, he had given up three earned runs in three straight outings.

Cubs Offense Breakdown

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Over the last nine games, Dansby Swanson has been swinging a hot bat for the Cubs, going 13/34 (.382) with three homers and 11 RBIs. Overall, he has 11 RBIs this season. Swanson’s hot streak has helped the Cubs move up to 13th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.5 runs per game.

Chicago’s offense has been led by Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki, who have 23 and 19 homers, respectively. Happ’s 81 RBIs are the best mark on the team, while Suzuki is 3rd with 64. Suzuki is also batting .275 this season, and Happ is at .245. Nico Hoerner comes into the game with a batting average of .259 and has five homers.

Yankees vs Cubs Prediction

With the Cubs coming in as the underdog at +122, we see this as a great opportunity to take them on the money line. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Cubs, giving us some room to take them on the money line or to take the over, as the line is currently sitting at 7 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we actually have Javier Assad lasting longer in this one than Clarke Schmidt. However, we don’t have Assad getting the win, as he is 14th in our projections for starters. Schmidt is actually second in our projections for total strikeouts, but we have him finishing with a no-decision.


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