MLB Friday, July 31 at 02:20 PM UTC
10,000 Sim Trials Run
NYY

New York Yankees

Away

61-48 (35-25 Away)

Last 5 Form
L W W L L
Projected Final Score
4.7 4.9
Projected Total: 9.6 (O/U: 8.9)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
NYY: +140 | CHC: -165
CHC

Chicago Cubs

Home

62-47 (30-22 Home)

Last 5 Form
L W W L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

New York Yankees Win Prob
44.8%
+3.1% Value Edge
Chicago Cubs Win Prob
55.2%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Chicago Cubs to win outright in 55.2% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: NYY +1.5 / CHC -1.5
NYY covers (-145) +0.7% Edge 59.9%
CHC covers (+120) 40.2%
Total O/U: 8.9
OVER (-100) +4.9% Edge 54.9%
UNDER (-115) 45.1%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: CHC starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.036).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: NYY relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the CHC bullpen.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: CHC enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 64%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Chicago Cubs winning outright in 55.2% of run trials, with a projected score of NYY 4.6 - CHC 4.9. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with NYY +1.5 covering in 59.9% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the OVER 8.9 which hit in 54.9% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
45.3%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-100
Implied Probability: 50.0%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **45.3%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Will Warren (K%: 22.7%, BB%: 8.7%) faces CHC's top of the order (avg OBP: 36.8%). Home starter Shota Imanaga (K%: 23.2%, BB%: 6.6%) matchups against NYY's first three hitters (avg OBP: 31.7%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

NYY

Will Warren

Away Starter
ERA 4.23
WHIP 1.40
Record 9-6
IP 134.0
SO 133
GS 26
CHC

Shota Imanaga

Home Starter
ERA 4.01
WHIP 1.14
Record 8-10
IP 150.1
SO 148
GS 27

Top Offensive Performers

Sort by:

New York Yankees

Chicago Cubs

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

New York Yankees

L @ Chicago White Sox
1 - 2 | Jul 30, 2026
L @ Chicago White Sox
5 - 6 | Jul 29, 2026
W @ Chicago White Sox
3 - 2 | Jul 28, 2026
W @ Chicago White Sox
9 - 5 | Jul 27, 2026
L @ Philadelphia Phillies
4 - 11 | Jul 26, 2026

Chicago Cubs

W @ St. Louis Cardinals
4 - 2 | Jul 30, 2026
L @ St. Louis Cardinals
2 - 3 | Jul 29, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
10 - 2 | Jul 28, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
7 - 3 | Jul 27, 2026
L @ Pittsburgh Pirates
7 - 8 | Jul 26, 2026

Injury Reports

New York Yankees 44 reported

RF Aaron Judge
60-Day
P Alexis Gonzalez
60-Day
P Angel Benitez
60-Day
SS Austin Green
- Full Season
P Ben Hess
60-Day
2B Blake Cyr
7-Day
P Blake Gillespie
60-Day
P Brian Hendry
60-Day
P Brock Selvidge
- Full Season
P Carlos Lagrange
7-Day
C Carlos Villarroel
- Full Season
P Clarke Schmidt
60-Day
3B Duncan Pastore
60-Day
C Eric Genther
7-Day
P Felipe Hernandez
60-Day
P Fernando Cruz
15-Day
P Franyer Herrera
7-Day
RF Garrett Martin
- Full Season
DH Giancarlo Stanton
60-Day
P Hector Cancio
60-Day
OF JoJo Jackson
60-Day
C Jose Lavagnino
60-Day
C Josue Gonzalez
60-Day
P Kervin Castro
60-Day
OF Logan Maxwell
60-Day
P Luis Garcia
- Full Season
P Mac Heuer
- Full Season
P Mariano Salomon
- Full Season
P Ocean Gabonia
- Full Season
P Orvis Fernandez
60-Day
P Ranciel Abreu
60-Day
RF Richie Bonomolo Jr.
60-Day
P Ryan Osinski
- Full Season
P Ryan Weathers
15-Day
P Sean Duncan
- Full Season
P Sebastian Rivas
60-Day
P Thatcher Hurd
60-Day
P Thomas Balboni Jr.
7-Day
P Tijn Fredrikze
60-Day
P Tommy O'Rourke
- Full Season
P Tyler Boudreau
7-Day
LF Tyler Wilson
60-Day
P Will Brian
60-Day
CF Wilson Rodriguez
60-Day

Chicago Cubs 49 reported

P Angel Gonzalez
60-Day
P Ariel Ramos
60-Day
P Ariston Veasey
7-Day
P Ben Brown
60-Day
P Brandon Birdsell
60-Day
P Brayden Risedorph
- Full Season
P Cade Horton
60-Day
P Christian Gordon
- Full Season
LF Christian Olivo
60-Day
P Colton Book
- Full Season
P Connor Knox
- Full Season
P Connor Spencer
- Full Season
P Corbin Martin
7-Day
SS Dansby Swanson
10-Day
P Darian Rivero
60-Day
P Drew Gray
60-Day
P Edward Cabrera
15-Day
P Emilio Ramos
7-Day
P Eriandys Ramon
60-Day
P Erick Hernandez
60-Day
OF Ethan Conrad
7-Day
P Ethan Flanagan
7-Day
P Evan Aschenbeck
- Full Season
SS Fernando Cruz
60-Day
P Gavin Hollowell
15-Day
P Hunter Harvey
60-Day
P Isaac Morton
- Full Season
P Jack Neely
- Full Season
C Jairo Diaz
- Full Season
P Julio Valdez
7-Day
P Justin Steele
60-Day
P Kaleb Wing
- Full Season
SS Ludwing Espinoza
7-Day
P Luis Martinez-Gomez
7-Day
1B Myles Bailey
60-Day
P Nick Dean
60-Day
P Noah Edders
7-Day
P Phil Maton
60-Day
P Porter Hodge
60-Day
P Rafael Merchan
60-Day
P Riley Martin
60-Day
P Rowell Arroyo
- Full Season
P Shelby Miller
60-Day
P Thomas Mangus
- Full Season
1B Tyler Austin
60-Day
P Will Sanders
60-Day
SS Yadier Munoz
60-Day
P Zac Leigh
60-Day
P Zane Mills
- Full Season