On the 7th of September, 2024, an exciting matchup is set to take place at Wrigley Field as the New York Yankees go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs at 2:20 PM. Forecasters predict a day with few clouds, setting the scene for an ideal baseball afternoon.

The Yankees will send Clarke Schmidt to the pitcher’s mound, who enters the game with an impressive ERA of 2.522. Facing him from the Cubs’ side will be Javier Assad, whose ERA stands at 3.214. As the 2024 season progresses, the Yankees find themselves third in the AL East Division with an 81-60 record, marking a .57 winning percentage. They have more struggles within their division, with a 22-23 record. Despite a mixed recent form of 4 wins in their last 10 games, they did win their last game. Their performance away from home has been stronger, with a 44-29 record compared to a 37-31 at home.

Turning to the Cubs, they are positioned eighth in the NL Central with a 72-69 record, yielding a .51 win percentage. While they have a weak divisional record of 21-28, they’ve managed better form recently, winning 7 of their last 10 games, although they lost their most recent match. At home and on the road, they have similar records of 37-32 and 35-37, respectively.

Considering betting odds, this game presents intriguing points for gamblers. The Point Spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Yankees, while the Over/Under stands at 7.5 runs, suggesting a lower scoring game. For those betting on outcomes, the Yankees are priced at -143 on the MoneyLine, making them the favorites; the Cubs are underdogs at +122. These numbers suggest that a close game might be expected, with the Yankees slightly favored to come out on top.