Cubs vs. Yankees: Betting Preview for Sept. 8

Published 1:25 am Sunday, September 8, 2024

When the New York Yankees (82-60) match up with the Chicago Cubs (72-70) at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2:20 p.m. ET, Juan Soto will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

The Yankees, at -160, are the favorites in this game, while the Cubs are underdogs at +135.

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Cubs vs. Yankees Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
  • Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Venue: Wrigley Field
  • TV Channel: YES
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Yankees -160
  • Moneyline Underdog: Cubs +135

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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Cubs’ Jameson Taillon (9-8) will make his 25th start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw seven scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates while allowing three hits.
  • In 24 starts this season, he’s earned 12 quality starts.
  • Taillon has pitched five or more innings in six straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 24 chances this season.

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Cubs Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Cubs have hit 149 homers this season, which ranks 19th in the majors.
  • Chicago is 19th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .393 this season.
  • The Cubs’ .240 batting average ranks 18th in the league this season.
  • Chicago has scored 641 runs (4.5 per game) this season, which ranks 13th in MLB.
  • The Cubs have the 12th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.315).
  • The Cubs rank 15th in strikeouts per game (8.5) among MLB offenses.
  • Chicago has pitched to a 3.76 ERA this season, which ranks seventh in baseball.
  • Chicago has an 8.6 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 12th in the majors.
  • Cubs pitchers have a 1.239 WHIP this season, 10th-best in the majors.

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