Yankees and Cubs Clash: Prediction and Betting Odds for July 13, 2025

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The Chicago Cubs, standing at 56-39, are set to finish their series against the New York Yankees (53-42) this Sunday. The teams split the first two games, with the Cubs claiming a 5-2 victory on Saturday. For this match, the Cubs will have Shota Imanaga (5-3, 2.80 ERA) on the mound, while Will Warren (6-4, 4.70 ERA) takes the start for the Yankees.

Betting and Odds

The game kicks off at 1:35 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees are favored at -130 on the money line (bet $130 to win $100), with an over/under set at 9 total runs. Before making any bets, check out the predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s established computer model.

Team Insights

The SportsLine projection model simulates each MLB game 10,000 times. Entering Week 16 of the 2025 season, it stands at 45-38 on top-rated MLB bets, having generated over 28 units of profit on homer prop picks.

Why the Cubs Can Win

Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong stands out as a prime run producer, tied for sixth in the league with 25 home runs and securing 70 RBIs alongside a .266 batting average. Recently, he showcased his power, going 3-for-4 with two homers and three RBIs against the Twins.

Another valuable player is right fielder Kyle Tucker, batting .282 with 17 home runs and 56 RBIs, currently on a seven-game hitting spree. The Cubs have a 14-12 record on the run line in non-league games this season ### and are 25-24 as the away team.

Why the Yankees Can Win

On the Yankees’ side, Aaron Judge ranks as one of MLB’s elite hitters, leading the league with a .358 batting average and an OPS of 1.204. He sits second in home runs with 35 and has tallied 81 RBIs, contributing significantly to the Yankees’ recent success (5-1 in the last six games). Left fielder Cody Bellinger has also been pivotal, boasting a .285 batting average with 16 homers and 54 RBIs, maintaining a hit streak spanning 17 games.

How to Make Your Picks

The projection model forecasts a total of 10.6 runs combined, favoring one side of the money line. For further details, including precise betting lines and predictions, visit SportsLine.