The New York Yankees are -125 favorites to get back in the win column this afternoon.
Gerrit Cole gives them a big pitching edge, and my Yankees vs. Cubs predictions and MLB picks see New York making the most of it on August 2.
Who will win Yankees vs Cubs today: Yankees (-125)
Gerrit Cole is in great form, having allowed just 10 runs over his last five starts while posting a 2.78 xFIP and 11.57 K/9.
His strong run of pitching should continue against the Chicago Cubs. They’ve been a middling offense the past month, sitting 16th in OPS and 20th in ISO against righties.
The Cubs also struck out at the sixth-highest rate, which should feed into Cole’s spike in K rate.
The New York Yankees have been up and down offensively, but should have their troubles eased against Colin Rea and his eighth percentile xERA.
Bet to -140.
COVERS INTEL: Cole's 98th percentile walk rate will help him further limit baserunners in a game with extremely pitcher-friendly conditions.
Yankees vs Cubs Over/Under pick: Under 6.5 (-105)
It’s not often you see totals of 6.5 — and see value on the Under to boot — but that’s the case here.
Cole has pitched like an ace over the last month, limiting runs effectively while posting a high K rate and excellent contact profile.
With Chicago’s offense in middling form, and winds blowing in at more than 20 miles per hour, it’ll be difficult to hit for power — and Cole isn’t allowing many hits.
Rea owns a 3.69 ERA in pitcher-friendly conditions, and the strong winds will help him neutralize New York’s power.
Bet to -115.
- ML/RL bets: 67-62, -9.10 units
- Over/Under bets: 71-53-5, +9.34 units
Yankees vs Cubs weather
The forecast calls for temperatures in the high 60s and strong winds blowing in. Big boost to the pitching.
Yankees vs Cubs odds
- Moneyline: Yankees -130 | Cubs +110
- Run line: Yankees -1.5 (+140) | Cubs +1.5 (-160)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-115) | Under 6.5 (-105)
Yankees vs Cubs trend
New York has hit the game total Under in 25 of the last 40 games (+8.75 units, 20% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Yankees vs. Cubs.
How to watch Yankees vs Cubs and game info
| Location | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Sunday, August 2, 2026 |
| First pitch | 2:20 p.m. ET |
| TV | YES, Marquee |
| Yankees starting pitcher | Gerrit Cole (4-5, 3.57 ERA) |
| Cubs starting pitcher | Colin Rea (8-7, 4.68 ERA) |
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