New York Yankees defeat Chicago Cubs 2-0: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Jul 31, 2026 · MLB · New York Yankees 2, Chicago Cubs 0
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The New York Yankees covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 2 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The New York Yankees won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Will Warren (New York Yankees): 6.2 innings, 0 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Amed Rosario (New York Yankees): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs): 6.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Pedro Ramirez (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-4.
Who covered the spread in New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs?
The New York Yankees covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 2 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 7.
The total opened and closed at 9.
How did AiQ's New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
- Player props: 2-0, +$153.63 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 2-0 in this game, +$153.63 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs): under 8.5 strikeouts at -150, finished with 6, a win.
- Will Warren (New York Yankees): over 4.5 strikeouts at -115, finished with 7, a win.
New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Yankees 62-48 in the 2026 regular season (26-23 at home, 36-25 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 52 of 108 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 46 times and under 59 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 62-48 in the 2026 regular season (30-23 at home, 32-25 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 49 of 107 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 57 times and under 49 times, with 1 push.
What's next for New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the New York Yankees: at the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the New York Yankees at home on Saturday, August 1, 2026.