MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers (July 21, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (47-53) face the Chicago Cubs (56-44) at Wrigley Field on Tuesday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Framber Valdez is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while David Peterson is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -117, while the Tigers are at -103. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Tigers (+160) have a 50-50 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (-195) hold a record of 45-55.
- The Tigers have a 42-56-2 O/U record this season (meaning 42 games have gone over the total runs line, 56 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 52-46-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (20th 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 4.5 runs (15th).
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 .235 (ranking 25th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .245 (13th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 126 (10th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 122 (13th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 406 RBIs to rank 21st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 474 RBIs to rank 6th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.29 this season (19th in the Majors), while The Tigers have an ERA of 3.59 (6th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 839 this season, ranking 17th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 25th for total strikeouts, recording 780.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .246 against the Cubs this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .234 (6th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 29-14-57 | 11-6-33 | 18-8-24 | 19-10-29 | 10-4-28 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
| Cubs | 21-19-60 | 14-10-26 | 7-9-34 | 19-10-41 | 2-9-19 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 48-35-17 | 25-17-8 | 23-18-9 | 28-21-9 | 20-14-8 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Cubs | 38-34-28 | 25-16-9 | 13-18-19 | 33-21-16 | 5-13-12 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 54-46 in Tigers games this season. The Cubs have a 58-42 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded an 8-6 extra innings victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field yesterday. Dillon Dingler dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 2 home runs, 2 singles and 3 RBIs.
