Yankees vs. Cubs: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Yankees vs. Cubs MLB game on Sunday, August 2, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Yankees
Gerrit Cole 4-5, 3.57 ERA
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Cubs
Colin Rea 8-7, 4.68 ERA
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Yankees
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0
Cubs
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1
Live Probabilities
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  • Yankees
    100%
  • Cubs
    0%
Win Probability
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Michael Conforto called out on strikes.
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Yankees Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 T. Grisham CF4000001.0000.000
2 B. Rice 1B4000003.0000.000
3 A. Rosario DH4010001.2500.500
4 S. Jones LF4000001.0000.000
5 J. Domínguez RF4010001.2500.500
6 J. Chisholm 2B4000001.0000.000
7 R. McMahon 3B4110001.2500.500
8 J. Caballero SS3122100.6672.334
9 A. Sánchez C0000000.0000.000
Cubs Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 P. Crow-Armstrong CF1000030.0000.750
2 S. Suzuki RF4120002.5001.250
3 C. Kelly 1B0000000.0000.000
4 A. Bregman 3B4000001.0000.000
5 I. Happ LF3000011.0000.250
6 N. Hoerner 2B4010000.2500.500
7 P. Ramirez DH3000011.0000.250
8 D. Swanson SS4000001.0000.000
9 M. Conforto PH1000001.0000.000

Yankees vs. Cubs: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Sunday

  • Teams: NY Yankees Yankees vs. CHI Cubs Cubs
  • Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
  • Time: 2:20PM ET
  • Venue: Wrigley Field

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Yankees (-1.5, +163), Cubs (+1.5, -170)
  • Moneyline: Yankees -110, Cubs +108
  • Total (Over/Under): 6.5 runs (-113/+111)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Yankees: 52.0%
  • Cubs: 48.0%

Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Yankees a win probability of 52.0%, while the Cubs have a win probability of 48.0%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Yankees are more likely to beat the Cubs in the MLB game at Wrigley Field on Sunday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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