Cubs vs Yankees Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 2, 2026, 6:20PM | Published: Aug 1, 2026, 6:47PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the New York Yankees in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, beginning at 4:20am AEST.
The Cubs will send Colin Rea (8-7, 4.68 ERA) to the mound, while the Yankees are going with Gerrit Cole (4-5, 3.57 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Yankees game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Cubs vs NY Yankees MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Yankees a 52% chance of beating the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Yankees: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $2.00, Yankees $1.83
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.59), Yankees -1.5 ($2.45)
- 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 $2.00 and the Yankees at $1.83.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Yankees, with odds of $1.59 available at TAB.
For the favourite Yankees (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.45.
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 61% of the time, while the 6.5-run over/under is expected to go over 60% of the time.
Cubs vs Yankees: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $2.00 with TAB
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.59 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 6.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cubs vs Yankees best bets are based on detailed modelling and betting experience to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Yankees have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Cubs vs Yankees: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs NY Yankees game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs NY Yankees match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, plus 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 Monday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees
- Date: Monday 3 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 stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs NY Yankees predictions are the result of 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, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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