Sunday’s contest that pits the Chicago Cubs (61-63) against the Toronto Blue Jays (57-66) at Wrigley Field should be a close matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 4-3 in favor of the Cubs. Game time is at 2:20 p.m. ET on August 18.

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Cubs vs. Blue Jays Matchup Info

• When: Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2:20 p.m. ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: SNET
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Tickets: Get tickets for this game at Ticketmaster

MLB is back on Apple TV+! Watch two live games every week, daily coverage, and more.

Cubs vs. Blue Jays Predictions

• Score Prediction: Cubs 4, Blue Jays 3
• Total Prediction: Over 6.5 runs

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Cubs vs. Blue Jays Betting Lines

Get tickets for any MLB game this season at Ticketmaster!

Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has been the favorite in 54 games this season, and has come away with the win 28 times (51.9%) in those contests.
• The Cubs are not lost in eight games this year when favored by -185 or better on the moneyline.
• Chicago and its opponents have gone over in 53 of 124 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Cubs had a 7-2 record in the nine games they were a moneyline favorite over their last 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups, Chicago and its opponents combined to hit the over on the run total nine times (all 15 games had set totals).

Blue Jays Betting Insights

• Toronto is 21-38 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 35.6% of those games).
• The Blue Jays have not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +154 or longer in four chances.
• Toronto has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 65 times this season for a 65-54-4 record against the over/under.
• The Blue Jays have played as underdogs in 11 of their past 15 games and went 5-6 in those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Toronto and its opponents are 8-7-0 when it comes to hitting the over.

Catch MLB action all season long on ESPN+!

Read More About This Game

• Cubs vs. Blue Jays Tickets — August 18

Cubs vs. Blue Jays Probable Pitchers

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Shota Imanaga

• The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.16, a 6.89 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.075 in 22 games this season.
• Shota Imanaga’s team has been victorious in 80% of the games he’s started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 12-3.
• Imanaga’s team has a 17-5 record in his starts this season.
• Out of Imanaga’s 22 starts with a total this season, 10 have hit the over.

Blue Jays’ Starting Pitcher: Bowden Francis

• The 28-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.92, with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 20 games this season. Opponents have a .248 batting average against him.
• The Blue Jays are 2-3 in Francis’ five starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Francis’ team has a 3-3 record over his six starts.
• Francis’ starts hit the over on the run total five times in six games with a set total this season.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Cubs’ 2024 Performance

Blue Jays’ 2024 Performance

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.