Cubs vs Yankees Prediction and MLB Tips - 1 August 2026
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026, 6:20PM | Published: Jul 30, 2026, 6:30PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the New York Yankees in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, commencing at 4:20am AEST.
Shota Imanaga (7-8, 3.72 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cubs, pitting him against Will Warren (7-5, 4.41 ERA) for the Yankees.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Yankees game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Cubs vs NY Yankees MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 57% chance of defeating the Yankees at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Yankees: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.62, Yankees $2.35
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.25), Yankees +1.5 ($1.67)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.62 and the Yankees at $2.35.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Yankees, with odds of $2.25 available at TAB.
For the underdog Yankees (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.67.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Yankees (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Cubs vs Yankees: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Yankees at $2.35 with TAB
- Line: Yankees +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Cubs vs Yankees betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Yankees to win is our recommended option because of the 2.1% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Cubs vs Yankees: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs NY Yankees game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs NY Yankees game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Yankees: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Yankees at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 4:20am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees
- Date: Saturday 1 August 2026
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs NY Yankees predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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