The New York Yankees (48-40) will look to keep improving on their strong home record when they host the Chicago Cubs (40-46) in an interleague showdown on Friday.
- Cubs vs Yankees Game Info
Cubs vs Yankees Odds & Spread - Cubs vs Yankees Betting Trends
- Cubs vs Yankees Prediction & Pick
- Cubs vs Yankees Best Bet
Cubs vs Yankees Game Info
- Date:'Friday, July 7, 2023
- Time:'7:05 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Yankee Stadium — Bronx, NY
- Coverage:'Marquee SN and YES Network
The Cubs enter Friday fresh off a series split against the Milwaukee Brewers and could use a victory to regain momentum before the All-Star break. Meanwhile, the Yankees are coming off a series loss to the Baltimore Orioles and cannot afford to lose any amount of ground in the AL Wild Card race.
Cubs vs Yankees Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'CHC: (+136) | NYY: (-162)
- Spread:'CHC: +1.5 (-150) | NYY: -1.5 (+125)
- Total:'8 — Over: (-118) | Under: (-104)
The Yankees enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:05 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 8 runs with the Over favored at -118 odds.
Cubs vs Yankees Betting Trends
- The Cubs are 8-4 straight up in their last 12 away games.
- The total has hit the over in four of the Cubs' last five games.
- The Yankees are 7-0 straight up in their last seven games against the Cubs.
- The total has hit the under in 11 of the Yankees' last 15 games against the Cubs.
Cubs vs Yankees Prediction & Pick
The biggest storyline attached to this game is the return of starting pitcher Carlos Rodon. Rodon was the Yankee's most notable offseason addition as he pitched to a 2.88 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with the San Francisco Giants last year. Forearm and back issues have kept him off the field so far in 2023, though.
Rodon has looked great in his most recent rehab outings as he allowed just 3 hits in 10.2 innings. He lines up opposite Jameson Taillon, who has struggled to perform well in his first campaign with the Cubs. The 31-year-old sports a dismal 6.93 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 14 starts so far (2-6 record).
The Yankees have a clear pitching edge here, even if Rodon is limited to only a few innings of work as he ramps up his workload. Keep in mind manager Aaron Boone's squad has also won each of its last eight home games against the Cubs. That is a level of dominance worth backing on Friday night.
Final Score Prediction:'Cubs: 3 | Yankees: 5
Cubs vs Yankees Best Bet
A number of Yankees' hitters have had previous at-bats against Taillon, but no one has had more success than Anthony Rizzo. The first baseman is 10-for-22 agai nst Taillon in his career and that includes a pair of home runs. Adding him to a hit parlay alongside Chicago's Seiya Suzuki at plus odds is the way to go. Suzuki is 6-for-11 in his last three games and 2-for-5 against Rodon in his caereer.