- The Yankees (43-16) are -225 favorites vs the Cubs (23-35)
- Cubs starting pitcher: Keegan Thompson (6-1), 3.166 ERA
- Yankees starting pitcher: Jameson Taillon (6-1), 2.729 ERA
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The Chicago Cubs (+180) visit Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees (-225) on Sunday, June 12, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Bronx.
The Yankees are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+100).
The Cubs vs Yankees Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Cubs are 23-35 against the spread (ATS), while the Yankees are 31-28 ATS.
Cubs vs. Yankees Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Cubs | +1.5 -120 | O 8.5 -110 | +180 |
| Yankees | -1.5 +100 | U 8.5 -110 | -225 |
Cubs vs Yankees Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Yankees will win Sunday‘s matchup with 56.6% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cubs and Yankees and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Frank Schwindel has hit the Runs Under in 11 of his last 12 away games (+9.10 Units / 40% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Total Bases Under in 9 of his last 13 away games (+5.95 Units / 36% ROI)
- Christopher Morel has hit the Hits Over in 8 of his last 9 away games (+5.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Singles Under in 10 of his last 13 away games (+5.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Patrick Wisdom has hit the RBIs Under in 7 of his last 8 away games (+5.15 Units / 30% ROI)
Best Yankees Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Yankees players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Anthony Rizzo has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 16 games (+8.10 Units / 32% ROI)
- Josh Donaldson has hit the Runs Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+6.20 Units / 66% ROI)
- Anthony Rizzo has hit the Hits Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+4.55 Units / 25% ROI)
- Anthony Rizzo has hit the Runs Over in 7 of his last 10 games at home (+4.15 Units / 38% ROI)
- Aaron Hicks has hit the Runs Over in 4 of his last 5 games (+4.05 Units / 81% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Cubs Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 16 away games (+10.25 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 33 of their last 57 games (+9.90 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.25 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games (+4.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 16 away games (+2.30 Units / 14% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Yankees: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The New York Yankees have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 49 games (+19.35 Units / 20% ROI)
- The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+7.10 Units / 17% ROI)
- The New York Yankees have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 58 games (+5.70 Units / 9% ROI)
- The New York Yankees have covered the Run Line in 30 of their last 55 games (+4.60 Units / 7% ROI)
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 31-27 against the Run Line (-0.4 Units / -0.52% ROI).
- 23-35 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.55 Units / -17.73% ROI
- 28-28 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.55 Units / -3.99% ROI
- 28-28 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.75 Units / -4.31% ROI
Yankees Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 31-28 against the Run Line (+2.8 Units / 4.03% ROI).
- 43-16 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.95 Units / 14.32% ROI
- 25-32 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.6 Units / -16.17% ROI
- 32-25 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.65 Units / 7.19% ROI
Keegan Thompson: Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a two strike miss rate of just 19% (23/119) against Keegan Thompson this season — tied for 13th lowest among among 106 qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 26% — 13th Percentile.
Opponents are hitting just .152 (7-for-46) against Keegan Thompson on inside fastballs since the start of last season — 10th best among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .245 — 92nd Percentile.
59% of Keegan Thompson’s strikeouts are looking against right-handed batters this season — highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 22% — 100th Percentile.
Keegan Thompson has struck out just 15% (17/112) of right-handed batters he faced this season — 14th lowest among among 112 qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 24% — 12th Percentile.
Jameson Taillon: Yankees Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Jameson Taillon has allowed an OPS of just .485 (42 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 1.017 — 100th Percentile.
The average home run distance against Jameson Taillon against right-handed batters since the start of last season is 381.0 feet — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 108 total IP; League Avg: 399.8
Jameson Taillon has walked 2 of 151 right-handed batters (1%) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents are hitting just .132 (5-for-38) against Jameson Taillon when he’s behind in the count this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .326 — 98th Percentile.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Yankees
The Cubs are just 0-28 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .099.
The Cubs are just 2-15 (.118) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .292.
The Cubs are just 6-27 (.182) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .295.
The Cubs are just 11-20 (.355) at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .521.
Yankees Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Yankees are 25-7 (.781) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .521.
The Yankees are 18-9 (.667) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .479.
The Yankees are 17-3 (.850) when scoring in the first inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .666.
The Yankees are 28-1 (.966) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .796.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
Cubs hitters have grounded into 36 double plays in 263 opportunities (14%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
The Cubs are batting just .151 with two-strikes since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .167.
Cubs hitters have an OPS of just .368 (51 PA’s) in lefty-lefty matchups this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .661.
The Cubs have won just 50% of games in which they have scored first at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 74%.
Yankees Hitting Stats & Trends
Yankees hitters are slugging .635 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .446.
The Yankees have a winning percentage of 78% at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 52%.
The Yankees have a winning percentage of 73% this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Yankees hitters are averaging 4.05 pitches per plate appearance since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
The Cubs have won just 9% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 33%.
The Cubs have won just 10% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.
The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 33% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Cubs pitchers since the start of last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.
Yankees Pitching Stats & Trends
In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Yankees have have still managed to win 61% of the time this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.
Yankees pitchers have walked 143 of 2,154 batters (7%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Yankees pitchers have won 58% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
Yankees pitchers have won 67% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
Yankees vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Jonathan Loáisiga (Yankees): Right Shoulder, D15
- Benjamin Rortvedt (Yankees): Oblique, D60
- Domingo Germán (Yankees): Shoulder, D60
- Gleyber Torres (Yankees): Illness, Day-to-Day
- Zachary Britton (Yankees): Elbow, D60
- Albertin Chapman (Yankees): Achilles, D15
- Stephen Ridings (Yankees): Shoulder, D60
- Chad Green (Yankees): Elbow, D60
- Jose Trevino (Yankees): Back, Day-to-Day
- Nicklaus Madrigal (Cubs): Groin, Day-to-Day
- Todd Smyly (Cubs): Oblique, D15
- Wade Miley (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Manuel Rodríguez (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- David Bote (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Bradley Wieck (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Codi Heuer (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Michael Hermosillo (Cubs): COVID, D10
- Seiya Suzuki (Cubs): Finger, D10
- Adbert Alzolay (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Marcus Stroman (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Ethan Roberts (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
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