Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees: Preview, Predictions & Betting Analysis
Match Overview
Chicago Cubs hold the edge on the numbers, but this MLB game is far from a foregone conclusion.
Chicago Cubs welcome New York Yankees in this MLB game, at Wrigley Field, US on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Chicago Cubs bring 4 wins and 1 defeat from their last 5 (W-W-W-L-W, most recent first), averaging 7.4 runs scored and 2.6 conceded.
New York Yankees bring 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 5 (D-W-W-L-W, most recent first), averaging 4.6 runs scored and 4.6 conceded.
Market Read
Bookmakers make Chicago Cubs slight favourites at 1.67, a 51% chance across 1 book.
Best prices across the market: Chicago Cubs at 1.67 (51%), New York Yankees at 1.93 (49%).
A rough projection lands around 4-4 runs (estimated from moneyline only).
Market Activity
3 bookmakers are currently pricing this game. Over the past seven days, prices have held steady.
Betting Verdict
For a longer shot, New York Yankees are available at 1.93 (49%).
Chicago Cubs are the market's pick at 51%. There's no standout price edge here, so it's a confidence call rather than a value one. Book agreement rates this a high-confidence call.
