Cubs vs Yankees Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 1, 2026, 11:10PM | Published: Jul 31, 2026, 5:34PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the New York Yankees in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, beginning at 9:15am AEST.
David Peterson (6-7, 5.80 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Yankees will counter with Max Fried (4-3, 3.23 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Yankees game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Cubs vs NY Yankees MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 53% chance of winning against the Yankees at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Yankees: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.80, Yankees $2.05
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.48), Yankees -1.5 ($2.75)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 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 $1.80 and the Yankees at $2.05.
The Cubs are 1.5-run underdogs against the Yankees, with odds of $1.48 available at TAB.
For the favourite Yankees (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.75.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 6.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 6.5-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Cubs vs Yankees: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Yankees at $2.05 with TAB
- Line: Yankees -1.5 at $2.75 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 6.5 at $1.91 with TAB
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These Cubs vs Yankees best bets are based on complex modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Yankees to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Yankees -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Cubs vs Yankees: Prediction
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Cubs vs Yankees: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Yankees at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 9:15am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees
- Date: Sunday 2 August 2026
- Time: 9:15am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs NY Yankees predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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