NY Yankees (61-48) vs. Chicago Cubs (62-47) July 31, 2026 2:20 pm EDT The Line: Chicago Cubs -156 / NY Yankees 129; Over/Under: 9 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article we will formulate a Cubs vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Friday, July 31st at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
The Chicago Cubs are 62-47 this season after they won three out of four against the Cardinals by scores of 7-3, 10-2, 2-3, and 4-2. In game four, Chicago blew a 2-1 lead in the seventh inning, but they scored two runs in the 10th to get the win. The Cubs recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Bregman, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Assad allowed six hits and one earned run over 4.1 innings, while Webb got the win and Civale picked up the save. Prior to that series, Chicago won two out of three against the Pirates, but lost two out of three against the Tigers before that.
This season, Chicago has a 4.15 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .245 opponent batting average, while they have scored 564 runs with a .249 batting average and a .340 on base percentage. Pete Crow-Armstrong has led the Cubs with 24 home runs and 63 RBIs, while Dansby Swanson has added 16 home runs and 61 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Shota Imanaga, who is 7-8 with a 3.72 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP over 121.0 innings pitched this season.
The New York Yankees are 61-48 this year after they split four games with the White Sox by scores of 9-5, 3-2, 5-6, and 1-2. In game four, New York took a 1-0 lead in the 10th inning, but couldn’t score in the 11th for the loss. The Yankees recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Grisham, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Weathers allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 7.0 innings, while Cruz picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, New York won two out of three against the Phillies and two out of three against the Pirates.
This season, New York has a 3.31 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .226 opponent batting average, while they have scored 506 runs with a .233 batting average and a .312 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 Will Warren, who is 7-5 with a 4.41 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP over 102.0 innings pitched this year.
Chicago comes into this matchup after winning a series with the Cardinals and they have allowed three runs or fewer in four straight games. The Cubs are 30-22 at home this year, while the Yankees are 35-25 on the road. New York has lost three of their last five games, but their last two games were losses in extra innings. The Yankees are starting Warren, who has allowed six earned runs in two of his last four starts, while Imanaga has allowed five total earned runs in his last five starts. Take the Cubs to get the win here.