• The Tigers are -102 favorites vs the Cubs
• Tigers vs Cubs Over / Under today: 8 Runs
• Tigers / Cubs TV Channel: ESPN

The Detroit Tigers (-102) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-118) on July 22, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 pm in Chicago, IL.

This season, the Tigers are 47-54 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 45-55 ATS.

Tigers vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:

• Tigers starting pitcher: Keider Montero 6-5, 3.23 ERA
• Cubs starting pitcher: Colin Rea 7-6, 4.73 ERA

Tigers vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Tigers vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Tigers players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:

• Colt Keith has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 games (+12.40 Units / 138% ROI)
• Zach McKinstry has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 18 of his last 25 away games (+11.40 Units / 34% ROI)
• Kerry Carpenter has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 10 games (+10.45 Units / 69% ROI)
• Kerry Carpenter has hit the Hits Under in his last 7 games (+9.50 Units / 136% ROI)
• Colt Keith has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+7.85 Units / 22% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Carson Kelly has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+12.20 Units / 47% ROI)
• Alex Bregman has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 games (+11.90 Units / 170% ROI)
• Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit the Walks Over in 7 of his last 10 games (+10.05 Units / 100% ROI)
• Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+10.05 Units / 35% ROI)
• Seiya Suzuki has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+9.50 Units / 42% ROI)

Tigers Best Bets Today:

• The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 29 of their last 50 games (+12.15 Units / 19% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 30 of their last 50 games (+7.65 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 17 games (+7.00 Units / 35% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.75 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.40 Units / 29% ROI)

Cubs Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 24 games (+12.50 Units / 45% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 24 games (+9.10 Units / 31% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.95 Units / 27% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 26 of their last 45 games at home (+5.25 Units / 10% ROI)

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 46-50 against the Run Line (-6.4 Units / -4.96% ROI).

• 47-54 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.25 Units / -11.6% ROI
• 43-54 when betting on the total runs Over for -16.25 Units / -14.59% ROI
• 54-43 when betting on the total runs Under for +7 Units / 6.31% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 45-55 against the Run Line (-7.95 Units / -6.73% ROI).

• 57-44 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.4 Units / 1.03% ROI
• 54-46 when betting on the total runs Over for +4 Units / 3.59% ROI
• 46-54 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.85 Units / -11.57% ROI

Cubs vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Cubs vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Cubs vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Tigers are just 38-13 (.745) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .866.

The Tigers are just 2-6 (.250) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Tigers are just 2-6 (.250) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Tigers are 8-39 (.170) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .097.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Cubs are 25-11 (.694) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Tigers (20th in runs scored).

The Cubs are 30-3 (.909) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .753.

The Cubs are 4-41 (.089) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .053.

The Cubs are 57-44 (.564) this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Tigers Hitting Stats & Trends

Tigers hitters have drawn walks in 11% of their PA’s against LHP this season — tied for best in MLB.

The Tigers are batting just .228 against LHP this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB.

The Tigers are batting just .234 this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB.

The Tigers have a winning percentage of just 39% on the road this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .357 (1,112 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .358 (2,018 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .371 (394 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of .787 (1,112 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Tigers Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Tigers pitchers this season — 5th highest in MLB.

The Tigers have won just 19% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Tigers pitchers have allowed a run just 24% of the time after their offense scores this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

Tigers pitchers have an ERA of 3.28 (453.1 IP) at home this season — 4th best in MLB.

Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .212 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Cubs pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in 73% of their games this season — highest in MLB.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Cubs have still managed to win 38% of the time this season — highest in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have picked-off 16 runners from first base this season — most in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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