Baseball/Sports Betting
Yankees vs. Cubs Betting Odds and Predictions for July 12
A detailed look at the matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Yankees, including predictions and prop bets for the game.
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The Chicago Cubs are facing the New York Yankees today hoping to turn the tide in their ongoing interleague series. The Yankees previously showcased their strength, securing an 11-0 triumph. Lefty pitcher Matthew Boyd (9-3, 2.52 ERA) will represent the Cubs, while the Yankees will pitch left-hander Max Fried (11-2, 2.27 ERA).
Game Details
- First Pitch: 1:05 p.m. ET
- Betting Odds (DraftKings): Yankees -163 (risk $163 to win $100), Cubs +136 (risk $100 to win $136)
- Over/Under: 8 runs
- Props: Boyd at -235 for 5+ strikeouts, with Kyle Tucker pegged at +400 for a home run.
The SportsLine Projection Model, which has simulated MLB games 10,000 times, indicates a strong probability favoring the Yankees, suggesting several betting strategies:
- Yankees Moneyline (-163)
- Cubs Run Line +1.5 (-160)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong to record over 0.5 total bases (-175)
Model Prediction: The Yankees are expected to win 5.3 to 4.6, with the Cubs covering the run line over 60% of the time.
