Introduction

Looking ahead to a battle between two titans of baseball as the Chicago Cubs face off against the New York Yankees on Saturday, July 12, at 01:05 PM ET. Both teams come in with strong records, but the game could swing either way due to key player performances and recent team form.

Game Time

The first pitch is set for 01:05 PM Eastern Time on Saturday, July 12.

Moneyline Odds

Chicago Cubs: +139

New York Yankees: -164

Over/Under Line: 8.5

Latest Team Records

The Chicago Cubs currently stand at a record of 55-38 with a win percentage of 0.591, while the resilient New York Yankees follow closely behind with a record of 52-41 and a win percentage of 0.559.

Injury Report

The injury report for the Chicago Cubs includes:

• Jameson Taillon (Calf): He is currently on the 15-Day-IL with no projected return date.

Key injuries for the New York Yankees are:

• Yerry de los Santos (Elbow): He’s also on the 15-Day-IL but got in some training with a 20 pitch bullpen session at Citi Field on Saturday.
• Fernando Cruz (Oblique): He’s suffering from a high-grade strain, as confirmed by Manager Aaron Boone and is on a 15-Day-IL as well.

Key Player Stats

Chicago Cubs

• Seiya Suzuki: 0.263 AVG, 25 HR, 77 RBI
• Pete Crow-Armstrong: 0.271 AVG, 25 HR, 70 RBI
• Michael Busch: 0.296 AVG, 18 HR, 58 RBI

New York Yankees

• Aaron Judge: 0.356 AVG, 34 HR, 78 RBI
• Cody Bellinger: 0.28 AVG, 13 HR, 48 RBI
• Paul Goldschmidt: 0.29 AVG, 8 HR, 34 RBI

Team Analysis

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs might be on a choppy ride with an unsteady recent form of L-W-L-L-W in their last 5 games, but they still possess a battling spirit. Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong have been robust at the plate, both tying at 25 home runs this season. Their power hitting combined with the offensive consistency brought by Michael Busch can be intimidating for any opposition. They are hitting hard and showing solid teamwork, increasing their confidence in pulling off consecutive victories.

• Batting Average: 0.257
• Total Runs Scored: 503
• Home Runs: 139
• OPS: 0.775
• ERA: 3.81
• WHIP: 1.23

Home Record: 30-16 • Road Record: 25-23

Last 5 Games: L-W-L-L-W (4.4 runs per game)

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New York Yankees

The Yankees come in hot, racking up five consecutive wins in their last five outings. The offensive explosion is led by the phenomenal Aaron Judge, showcasing a lofty average and 34 home runs this season. Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt have also been key contributors, solidifying the team’s powerhouse status for run scoring. Coming off a powerful offensive stint, the Yankees hope to maintain their momentum.

• Batting Average: 0.257
• Total Runs Scored: 487
• Home Runs: 146
• OPS: 0.793
• ERA: 3.86
• WHIP: 1.22

Home Record: 30-17 • Road Record: 23-24

Last 5 Games: W-W-W-W-W (8.4 runs per game)

Head-to-Head History

New York Yankees 1–0 Chicago Cubs (Last 1 games)

• 2025-07-11: CHC 0 @ NYY 11

Over/Under Trends

Chicago Cubs have been scoring consistently, with an average of 11.8 runs per game over their last 9 games, with 7 games over the total.

The New York Yankees outpaced them with an average of 14.2 runs per game over their last 6 games, with 4 games over the total of 8.5.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

The Chicago Cubs, despite their odds of +139, may prove to be a smart bet. They’ve shown great resilience lately and have several key batters on top form. With the over/under trends reflecting their offensive success, it would be prudent to back the Chicago Cubs for the win.

Over/Under Betting Prediction

We pick Over 8.5 for this fixture. Both teams have been scoring freely lately with a combined average of 11.0 runs per game, making the over a likely outcome.

Pick: Over

Bookmakers

Current odds were sourced from: FanDuel, Fanatics, LowVig.ag, BetOnline.ag, Caesars, DraftKings, BetMGM, BetRivers, BetUS, Bovada.

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