New York Yankees vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The article discusses the upcoming Sunday game between the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees, with the series tied at two wins apiece. The starting pitchers are Gerrit Cole
Game outlook
The article discusses the upcoming Sunday game between the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees, with the series tied at two wins apiece. The starting pitchers are Gerrit Cole for the Yankees and Jameson Taillon for the Cubs. Despite New York being the betting favorite with a -155 opening line, there has been no movement in the betting odds. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:20 PM Eastern time.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Yankees -155 | Cubs +142
Spread: Yankees -1.5 (-105) | Cubs +1.5 (-114)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 61%.
New York Yankees
In the upcoming series finale, RHP Gerrit Cole will take the mound first for the Yankees. Cole has been pitching well recently, with two victories in his last three starts. He will be making his 14th start of the season, sporting a 6-3 record and a 3.65 ERA. Despite allowing a home run per start on average, Cole has been performing admirably on the road, with his OBA and ERA showing improvement. He has also been particularly effective in afternoon games, with a strong performance in August carrying over into September. The Yankees, who rank 2nd in the league for runs scored and boast a strong offense, have been hitting well both at home and on the road. New York has excelled in daytime games and continues to see success at the plate, maintaining a high batting average and leading the league in walks received. Currently with a power ranking of 13, the Yankees are positioned well with a record of 93-68 this season.