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July 31, 2026 β’ Wrigley Field, Chicago
MLB PREVIEW β’ July 31, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: New York Yankees (62-48) travels to play Chicago Cubs (62-48) at Wrigley Field, Chicago.
New York Yankees
Visiting Side
Record
62-48
Chicago Cubs
Home Side
Record
62-48
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEW
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
CHI
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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New York Yankees
VS
35%
Chicago Cubs
Projected Score
NEW 5.5
-
CHI 2.2
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Chicago Cubs has a stronger home record.
- New York Yankees boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- New York Yankees has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.
New York Yankees
STAT
Chicago Cubs
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Chicago Cubs plays on familiar turf at Wrigley Field, Chicago.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why New York Yankees Could Win
New York Yankees brings a Team ERA of 4.15 and Batting Average of .239 into the matchup.
Why Chicago Cubs Could Win
Chicago Cubs counters with a Team ERA of 6.19 and Batting Average of .129.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if New York Yankees's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Wrigley Field, Chicago
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
40,129
Closing Odds
Line: CHC -174 | O/U: 9
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Will Warren
Home Starter
Shota Imanaga
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New York Yankees (89.5%)
Chicago Cubs (10.5%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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