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10,000 Sim Trials Run
NYY

New York Yankees

Away

61-46 (35-23 Away)

Last 5 Form
W W L W W
Projected Final Score
4.6 4.6
Projected Total: 9.2 (O/U: 9.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
NYY: -100 | CHC: -120
CHC

Chicago Cubs

Home

61-46 (30-22 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W L W W

Simulated Outcome Probability

New York Yankees Win Prob
48.6%
No Value Edge
Chicago Cubs Win Prob
51.4%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Chicago Cubs to win outright in 51.4% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: NYY -1.5 / CHC +1.5
NYY covers (-110) 36.6%
CHC covers (-110) +11.0% Edge 63.4%
Total O/U: 9.5
OVER (-110) 42.3%
UNDER (-110) +5.3% Edge 57.7%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: CHC starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.038).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: NYY relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the CHC bullpen.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Chicago Cubs winning outright in 51.4% of run trials, with a projected score of NYY 4.6 - CHC 4.6. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with CHC +1.5 covering in 63.4% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.5 which hit in 57.7% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
51.6%
+1.6% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-100
Implied Probability: 50.0%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **51.6%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter TBD (K%: 22.0%, BB%: 9.0%) faces CHC's top of the order (avg OBP: 36.2%). Home starter Shota Imanaga (K%: 23.2%, BB%: 6.6%) matchups against NYY's first three hitters (avg OBP: 32.6%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+1.6%) at -100.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

NYY

TBD

Away Starter

No active stats cached for starter.

CHC

Shota Imanaga

Home Starter
ERA 3.72
WHIP 1.10
Record 7-8
IP 121.0
SO 113
GS 21

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New York Yankees

Chicago Cubs

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

New York Yankees

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
W @ Philadelphia Phillies
3 - 1 | Jul 25, 2026
W @ Philadelphia Phillies
1 - 0 | Jul 24, 2026

Chicago Cubs

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
W @ Pittsburgh Pirates
11 - 0 | Jul 25, 2026
W @ Pittsburgh Pirates
3 - 2 | Jul 24, 2026

Injury Reports

New York Yankees 45 reported

RF Aaron Judge
60-Day
P Alexis Gonzalez
60-Day
P Angel Benitez
60-Day
C Antonio Gomez
60-Day
SS Austin Green
- Full Season
P Blake Gillespie
60-Day
P Brennan Stuprich
7-Day
P Brock Selvidge
- Full Season
P Carlos Lagrange
7-Day
P Carlos Rodón
15-Day
C Carlos Villarroel
- Full Season
P Chris Veach
60-Day
P Clarke Schmidt
60-Day
LF Cody Bellinger
10-Day
SS Core Jackson
7-Day
LF DJ Gladney
7-Day
3B Duncan Pastore
60-Day
P Felipe Hernandez
60-Day
RF Garrett Martin
- Full Season
DH Giancarlo Stanton
10-Day
P Hector Cancio
60-Day
P Jack Cebert
7-Day
OF JoJo Jackson
60-Day
C Jose Lavagnino
60-Day
SS Kaeden Kent
7-Day
P Kyle Carr
7-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 Pedro Rodriguez
7-Day
P Pico Kohn
60-Day
P Ranciel Abreu
60-Day
RF Richie Bonomolo Jr.
60-Day
P Ryan Osinski
- Full Season
P Sean Duncan
- Full Season
P Sebastian Rivas
60-Day
P Thatcher Hurd
7-Day
P Tijn Fredrikze
60-Day
P Tommy O'Rourke
- Full Season
LF Tyler Wilson
60-Day
CF Wilson Rodriguez
60-Day
P Yerry Rodríguez
60-Day

Chicago Cubs 48 reported

P Angel Gonzalez
60-Day
P Ariel Ramos
60-Day
P Ben Brown
15-Day
P Brandon Birdsell
60-Day
P Brayden Risedorph
- Full Season
P Cade Horton
60-Day
P Christian Gordon
- Full Season
LF Christian Olivo
7-Day
P Colton Book
- Full Season
P Connor Knox
- Full Season
P Connor Spencer
- Full Season
P Daniel Palencia
15-Day
P Darian Rivero
60-Day
CF Darlyn De Leon
7-Day
P Dominick Reid
60-Day
P Drew Gray
60-Day
P Edward Cabrera
15-Day
P Eriandys Ramon
60-Day
P Erick Hernandez
60-Day
P Ethan Roberts
15-Day
P Evan Aschenbeck
- Full Season
P Gabe Klobosits
7-Day
P Hoby Milner
15-Day
P Hunter Harvey
60-Day
P Isaac Morton
- Full Season
P Jack Neely
- Full Season
C Jairo Diaz
7-Day
P Jake Knapp
60-Day
P Justin Steele
60-Day
P Kaleb Wing
7-Day
P Kevin Camacho
60-Day
P Koen Moreno
7-Day
CF Leonel Espinoza
7-Day
SS Ludwing Espinoza
7-Day
RF Matt Shaw
10-Day
1B Myles Bailey
60-Day
P Phil Maton
15-Day
P Porter Hodge
60-Day
P Rafael Merchan
60-Day
SS Reginald Preciado
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
7-Day
SS Yadier Munoz
60-Day
P Zane Mills
- Full Season