Cubs vs. Yankees: Betting Preview for Sept. 7
Published 1:24 am Saturday, September 7, 2024
When the New York Yankees (81-60) go head to head against the Chicago Cubs (72-69) at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 2:20 p.m. ET, Juan Soto will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).
At +120, the Cubs are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Yankees, who are listed at -145.
Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!
Cubs vs. Yankees Game Info
- Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: Wrigley Field
- TV Channel: YES
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Matchup Betting Info
- Moneyline Favorite: Yankees -145
- Moneyline Underdog: Cubs +120
Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher
- Javier Assad (7-4) will take the mound for the Cubs, his 26th start of the season.
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed eight hits in six innings pitched against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
- He’s going for his third quality start in a row.
- Assad will look to pitch five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
- He has four appearances with no earned runs allowed in 25 chances this season.
Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Cubs Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Cubs’ 149 home runs rank 19th in Major League Baseball.
- Fueled by 405 extra-base hits, Chicago ranks 19th in MLB with a .394 slugging percentage this season.
- The Cubs rank 18th in MLB with a .240 team batting average.
- Chicago ranks 13th in the majors with 641 total runs scored this season.
- The Cubs have the 12th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.316).
- The Cubs rank 16th with an average of 8.6 strikeouts per game.
- Chicago has pitched to a 3.78 ERA this season, which ranks seventh in baseball.
- Chicago averages the 11th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.7) in the majors this season.
- Cubs pitchers have a 1.240 WHIP this season, 11th in the majors.
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.