Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 12, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 12, 2025 ,

MLB Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees Prediction 7/12

The Chicago Cubs will visit the New York Yankees on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The game will take place at Yankee Stadium in New York, NY, starting at 1:05 PM. Fans can catch the action on the YES network. The weather forecast predicts a mild day with a calm crosswind and a few clouds in the sky.

Cubs vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Yankees -163. The Yankees have a strong home record of 30-17. They also won their last game against the Cubs 11-0, showing good form.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-121). Both starting pitchers, Boyd and Fried, have low ERAs, suggesting a lower scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Yankees have a solid home record this season with 30 wins and 17 losses.
  • The Cubs have a slightly better road record with 25 wins and 23 losses.
  • In their last game, the Yankees defeated the Cubs with a score of 11-0.
  • Carlos Rodón pitched 8 innings for the Yankees in their recent win over the Cubs.
  • The game will be played at Yankee Stadium with mild weather and few clouds expected.

Cubs vs Yankees Preview

The Chicago Cubs are set to visit the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The game will begin at 1:05 PM, and fans can watch on the YES network. The weather looks pleasant with a few clouds and a mild breeze, making it a great day for baseball.

Matthew Boyd will take the mound for the Cubs. Boyd has an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.07, with a 9-3 record this season. The Yankees will counter with Max Fried. Fried has an impressive ERA of 2.27 and a WHIP of 0.96, along with an 11-2 record. Both teams will rely on their starters to keep the game close.

Yankees’ Power and Precision

The New York Yankees are hitting well this season. They have a batting average of .258, which is third in the league. Their on-base percentage is .338, ranking first. The Yankees also lead the league in slugging percentage with .459. Paul Goldschmidt is a key player for the Yankees. He has a batting average of .294 and has played 89 games. Goldschmidt has hit 8 home runs and scored 55 runs, leading the team in runs. On the pitching side, Max Fried is the Yankees’ starter. He has an ERA of 2.27 and a WHIP of 0.96. Fried’s record is 11 wins and 2 losses, making him a strong asset for the team.

Chicago Cubs: Strong Bats and Solid Arms

The Chicago Cubs have a solid lineup this season. Seiya Suzuki leads the team in home runs with 25, ranking sixth in the league. Michael Busch is another key player, boasting a .294 batting average. On the mound, Matthew Boyd is the Cubs’ starter. He has an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.07. Boyd’s record stands at 9 wins and 3 losses. The Cubs have a team batting average of .256, ranking fourth in the league. Their slugging percentage is .446, placing them third. They have hit 139 home runs, also third in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored at -163 on the money line. They have a strong home record of 30-17. Their recent 11-0 win over the Cubs shows they are in good form. The Yankees’ offense has been effective, with players like Cody Bellinger hitting three home runs in the last game. The over/under is set at 8.5, with a prediction for the game to go under. Both starting pitchers, Boyd and Fried, have low ERAs. Boyd has a 2.52 ERA, and Fried has a 2.27 ERA. This suggests a lower scoring game, as both pitchers have been effective this season.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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