MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers (July 20, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (46-53) face the Chicago Cubs (56-43) at Wrigley Field on Monday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jack Flaherty is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Jameson Taillon is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -114, while the Tigers are at -105. The total runs line is set at 11.5, with OVER at -104 and UNDER at -115.
- The Tigers (+141) have a 49-50 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (-171) hold a record of 45-54.
- The Tigers have a 41-56-2 O/U record this season (meaning 41 games have gone over the total runs line, 56 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 51-46-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (23rd in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging +0.8 more at 5.1 runs (5th).
- In the field, the Tigers are allowing 3.9 runs per game this season (7th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (13th).
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 Tigers are at .234 (ranking 25th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .245 (14th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 123 (T10th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 119 (14th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 398 RBIs to rank 22nd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 468 RBIs to rank 6th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.27 this season (19th in the Majors), while The Tigers have an ERA of 3.58 (5th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 829 this season, ranking 18th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 25th for total strikeouts, recording 769.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .246 against the Cubs this season (18th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .233 (6th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 28-14-57 | 11-6-33 | 17-8-24 | 19-10-29 | 9-4-28 | 0-0-0 | 4-1-5 |
| Cubs | 21-18-60 | 14-9-26 | 7-9-34 | 19-9-41 | 2-9-19 | 0-0-0 | 5-0-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Tigers are -120 to lead after three innings, while the Cubs are -110.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 47-35-17 | 25-17-8 | 22-18-9 | 28-21-9 | 19-14-8 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Cubs | 38-33-28 | 25-15-9 | 13-18-19 | 33-20-16 | 5-13-12 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +125 and the YRFI is paying -165.
- The NRFI is 54-45 in Tigers games this season. The Cubs have a 58-41 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded a 4-0 victory over the Cubs at Comerica Park when these teams last met on June 8, 2025. Kerry Carpenter led the way to that victory, hitting a home run.
