MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays (August 6, 2026)
The Toronto Blue Jays (54-61) face the Chicago Cubs (66-49) at Wrigley Field on Thursday at 2:20pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Dylan Cease is the probable pitcher for the Blue Jays, while David Peterson is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Blue Jays are favored to win at -116, while the Cubs are at +108. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- These teams share a 56-59 Run Line record this season. The Blue Jays are +141 to cover the run line while the Cubs are -171.
- The Blue Jays have a 56-55-4 O/U record this season (meaning 56 games have gone over the total runs line, 55 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 60-53-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Blue Jays are averaging 3.9 runs per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging +1.2 more at 5.1 runs (2nd).
- In the field, the Blue Jays are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (T15th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.3 runs (11th).
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 Blue Jays are at .241 (ranking 19th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .249 (9th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 143 (9th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have managed 110 (28th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have been outstanding this season, recording 556 RBIs to rank 3rd in the MLB. Comparatively, the Blue Jays have performed poorly in this area, recording only 430 RBIs to rank 30th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.08 this season (13th in the Majors), while The Blue Jays have an ERA of 4.06 (11th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Blue Jays have recorded 1013 this season, ranking 10th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 24th for total strikeouts, recording 891.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .244 against the Cubs this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Blue Jays' opponents are at .242 (16th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 20-34-61 | 11-19-29 | 9-15-32 | 14-21-30 | 6-13-31 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-9 |
| Cubs | 26-20-69 | 17-11-30 | 9-9-39 | 23-10-44 | 3-10-25 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Blue Jays are -135 to lead after three innings, while the Cubs are +105.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 37-50-28 | 19-25-15 | 18-25-13 | 24-25-16 | 13-25-12 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Cubs | 44-37-34 | 29-17-12 | 15-20-22 | 37-21-19 | 7-16-15 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -145 and the YRFI is paying +110.
- The NRFI is 58-57 in Blue Jays games this season. The Cubs have a 66-49 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Blue Jays recorded an 8-6 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field when these teams last met on June 20. Kazuma Okamoto went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 3 RBIs.
