On the afternoon of September 8, 2024, an exciting MLB clash is set to unfold at Wrigley Field as the New York Yankees go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs. The game is scheduled to start at 2:20 PM, under conditions forecasted to feature broken clouds.

The pitching matchup will spotlight Gerrit Cole for the Yankees, who carries a commendable ERA of 3.652, against Jameson Taillon of the Cubs, whose ERA is closely matched at 3.656.

In the race for division supremacy, the Yankees lead the AL East with an impressive record of 82-60, reflecting a winning percentage of .580. Despite being dominant overall, their divisional challenges have seen them record 22 wins against 23 losses. As of late, the Yankees have been formidable, claiming 4 victories out of their last 10 games, and are energized by a current win streak of two games. Their season record displays a slightly stronger performance on the road (45-29) compared to their home record of 37-31. This matchup’s daylight and overall game distribution for the Yankees shows them holding 30 day-game wins against 52 during nighttime encounters, with total runs scored at 719 while allowing 596.

On the other side, the Chicago Cubs are positioned 9th within the NL Central, carrying a record of 72-70 and a win percentage of .510. With 21 wins and 28 losses in their division, they rank third. Recently, the Cubs have seen a bit of a resurgence, securing 6 wins in their last 10 outings, though they currently face a two-game losing streak. Their splits reveal a balanced record of 37-33 at home somewhat countered by a 35-37 road performance, gathering 33 day-game wins as compared to 39 at night. Offensively, the Cubs have accrued 641 runs, whilst conceding 589.

As for the betting odds, they are crucial for those looking to wager on this clash. The Cubs are underdogs with a money line of +136, whereas the Yankees are favorites at -160. The game’s point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under tally of 9.0. This suggests expectations for a moderately high-scoring game, tipping slightly in favor of the visiting Yankees who are predicted to cover the spread.