The Chicago Cubs (56-39) visit the New York Yankees (53-42) Sunday in the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 1:35 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Cubs lost the series opener 11-0 Friday but bounced back with a 5-2 victory Saturday afternoon. SP Matthew Boyd picked up his 10th win of the season, striking out 6 over 8 innings. Despite the win and holding first place in the NL Central, Chicago has dropped 4 of its last 7 games.

The Yankees had their 5-game winning streak snapped Saturday. Before that streak, they had lost 6 straight games. New York, however, is 8-2 over its last 10 home games and has scored at least 5 runs in 10 of its last 11 contests.

Cubs at Yankees projected starters

LHP Shota Imanaga vs. RHP Will Warren

Imanaga (5-3, 2.80 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 61 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 8-1 defeat at Minnesota Twins Tuesday2025 road stats: 3-2, 1.34 ERA (33 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 0.92 WHIP, 5.9 K/9 in 6 startsHas yet to face Yankees; is in his second season in the majors

Warren (6-4, 4.70 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 through 90 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 10-3 home victory vs. Seattle Mariners Tuesday2025 home stats: 5-2, 2.96 ERA (48 2/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.19 WHIP, 11.5 K/9 in 9 startsHas yet to face Cubs; is also in just his second season in MLB

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Cubs at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 7:12 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cubs +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Yankees -130 (bet $130 to win $100)Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-190) | Yankees -1.5 (+155)Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)Cubs at Yankees picks and predictionsPrediction

Cubs 5, Yankees 4

BET CUBS (+110).

The Cubs are 4-2 in Imanaga’s 6 road starts, and he has yet to allow more than 2 ERs in any of those outings. Chicago is 7-1 in its last 8 games when holding opponents to 4 runs or fewer.

The Yankees have allowed at least 5 runs in 10 of their last 14 games. Considering those trends, back Imanaga to keep the Yankees off the bases, and take CUBS (+110).

PASS.

There’s no great value here. The Cubs (-190) are far too expensive, especially when factoring in the moneyline odds. Similarly, the Yankees (+155) are too risky as favorites.

BET OVER 8.5 (-125).

The Yankees’ bats have been scorching hot, tallying 28 runs over their last 4 games. They had a streak of 11 straight Overs before Saturday’s 2-run performance.

The Cubs have gone 4-3-1 O/U in their last 8 games and 47-39-9 O/U on the season. They’ve found some rhythm offensively as well and have tallied 13 runs over their last 3 contests.

Take OVER 8.5 (-125).

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