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New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs
The New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Wrigley Field in an interleague contest.
The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Luis Gil in this game. Gil has a 12-6 record and a 3.39 ERA this season.
Gil's opponent in this one will be Jordan Wicks. The Cubs left hander has a 3.82 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Yankees as -143-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 7.
In their last action, Chicago was a 12-0 winner on the road against the Pirates. Bettors on Chicago at -225 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (12) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, New York was a 10-6 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Texas at -105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (16) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
New York:
Team record: 80-60 SU
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
Chicago:
Team record: 72-68 SU
Chi Cubs is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
Chi Cubs is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 14 games
Next up:
New York at Chicago Saturday, September 7