The New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs begin their three-game series on Friday afternoon. The Yankees are on a two-game losing streak, falling 10-6 to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Cubs are coming off a 12-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
First pitch is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET from Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Yankees are the -143 money-line favorites (risk $143 to win $100) in the latest Yankees vs. Cubs odds, while the Cubs are +121 underdogs. The over/under for total runs scored is 7 in the latest MLB odds via SportsLine consensus.
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The model knows New York center fielder Aaron Judge has been unstoppable this entire season. Judge is an offensive machine due to his crisp swing and power to drive in runs with ease. He leads the MLB in home runs (51), RBI (124), and OPS (1.157). Additionally, he's recorded 32 doubles this season. On Sept. 2, he smashed a double and an RBI.
The model also knows Chicago has won seven of the last nine games. A big reason for this success is right fielder Seiya Suzuki. He provides the Cubs with a consistent batter who is able to generate offense. The 30-year-old is hitting .277 with 19 home runs and 64 RBI. He's notched two-plus hits in two of his last four games.
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