MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Athletics (June 2, 2026)
The Athletics (28-31) face the Chicago Cubs (32-28) at Wrigley Field on Tuesday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Gage Jump is the probable pitcher for the Athletics, while Jameson Taillon is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -125, while the Athletics are at +104. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Athletics (-194) have a 30-29 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (+159) hold a record of 25-35.
- The Athletics have a 29-27-3 O/U record this season (meaning 29 games have gone over the total runs line, 27 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 32-26-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Athletics are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (17th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging 4.7 (8th).
- In the field, the Athletics are allowing 4.8 runs per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (14th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Athletics are at .247 (ranking 6th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .240 (16th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 67 (13th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Athletics have managed 63 (16th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Athletics have recorded 243 RBIs to rank T18th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 261 RBIs to rank 10th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.19 this season (18th in the Majors), while The Athletics have an ERA of 4.48 (21st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Athletics have recorded 469 this season, ranking 25th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 22nd for total strikeouts, recording 476.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the Cubs this season (12th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Athletics' opponents are at .255 (27th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 13-17-29 | 6-10-12 | 7-7-17 | 3-6-9 | 10-11-20 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Cubs | 10-12-38 | 5-5-19 | 5-7-19 | 8-4-27 | 2-8-11 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 23-24-12 | 9-14-5 | 14-10-7 | 4-10-4 | 19-14-8 | 0-0-0 | 2-7-1 |
| Cubs | 24-21-15 | 14-10-5 | 10-11-10 | 19-11-9 | 5-10-6 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -125 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 26-33 in Athletics games this season. The Cubs have a 37-23 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a lopsided 10-2 victory against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park when these teams last met on April 2, 2025. Seiya Suzuki was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 5 RBIs. The Cubs have now won three straight against the Athletics.
