MLB Prop Bets: Baltimore Orioles vs Chicago Cubs (July 8, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (51-40) face the Baltimore Orioles (42-50) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday at 6:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Colin Rea is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Dean Kremer is the probable pitcher for the Orioles. The Orioles are favored to win at -131, while the Cubs are at +108. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Cubs (-191) have a 39-52 Run Line record this season, while the Orioles (+157) hold a record of 45-47.
- The Cubs have a 48-41-2 O/U record this season (meaning 48 games have gone over the total runs line, 41 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Orioles have a 48-39-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Orioles are averaging only 4.5 (15th).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.5 runs per game this season (16th in the league), while the Orioles are allowing an average of 4.9 runs (23rd).
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 Cubs are at .244 (ranking 16th in the Major leagues), while the Orioles are batting .237 (22nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Orioles have hit 104 (T17th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 112 (11th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 429 RBIs to rank T6th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Orioles have recorded 405 RBIs to rank 13th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Orioles have an earned run average of 4.35 this season (20th in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 4.33 (19th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 717 this season, ranking 25th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Orioles rank 22nd for total strikeouts, recording 728.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .254 against the Orioles this season (25th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .244 (18th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 17-18-56 | 11-9-26 | 6-9-30 | 15-9-40 | 2-9-16 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Orioles | 17-23-52 | 8-10-30 | 9-13-22 | 9-8-29 | 8-15-23 | 0-0-0 | 4-1-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 36-30-25 | 23-14-9 | 13-16-16 | 31-18-15 | 5-12-10 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Orioles | 30-37-25 | 18-18-12 | 12-19-13 | 13-18-15 | 17-19-10 | 0-0-0 | 1-5-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -125.
- The NRFI is 54-37 in Cubs games this season. The Orioles have a 47-45 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 5-2 victory over the Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards yesterday. Miguel Amaya led the way to that victory, hitting a home run. The Cubs have now won five straight at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the Orioles.
