- Matchup: Detroit Tigers vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee
- Betting Odds: Detroit (+110) Chicago (-132)
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On Monday, the Chicago Cubs (55-43) will face off against the Detroit Tigers (46-52) at Wrigley Field. The current betting line shows Detroit at +110 and Chicago at -132, with a total of 8.5 runs expected. Jack Flaherty and Jameson Taillon are anticipated to be the starting pitchers for this matchup.
This season, the Tigers have a slugging percentage of .399 and have struck out 857 times while earning 347 walks. They have recorded 396 RBIs along with 767 hits, boasting a team batting average of .235. Detroit has also achieved 144 doubles and launched 117 home runs, tallying 416 runs with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .313. As a unit, they average 4.2 runs per game, placing them 21st in the league.
With a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.84, the Tigers’ pitching staff has a combined WHIP of 1.21. They have allowed 95 home runs and a total of 384 runs (6th in MLB). Detroit has given up 755 hits (7.9 hits per 9 innings) alongside 344 earned runs. Their team ERA stands at 3.58 (5th in baseball), and they have struck out 819 batters. The team has issued 288 walks, resulting in a FIP of 3.78 for the season.
Tigers pitchers have faced opponents on base 106 times and have had 76 high-leverage situations. The relief corps has recorded 42 holds this season (24th in baseball). With a save percentage of 47.4%, the bullpen has entered 82 save situations, securing 18 saves while failing on 20 of 38 opportunities. So far, the bullpen pitchers have inherited 163 runners, with 27.6% of those scoring. The Tigers have used 298 relievers this season.
The Tigers are converting 71.0% of balls hit into play into outs over their 7,782 innings, ranking them 8th in MLB. They have achieved 2,594 putouts, 850 assists, and committed 44 errors, leading to a fielding percentage of .987—placing them 8th in the league—and they have executed 69 double plays.
Jack Flaherty has pitched for 1,072 innings, accumulating 1,228 strikeouts throughout his career. With an ERA of 3.85 (459 earned runs allowed) and a career WHIP of 1.215, he has allowed 912 hits (7.7 hits per nine innings) and issued 391 walks. Flaherty holds a career record of 66-64 and a FIP of 3.79 after facing 4,491 hitters in the majors.
The Cubs have recorded 122 home runs and driven in 459 runs this season while achieving 157 doubles. They have walked 425 times and scored 492 runs, with an OBP of .336 and a team batting average of .244. Chicago’s slugging percentage is .410, and they score an average of 5.02 runs per game (5th in baseball). They have struck out 828 times (13th in baseball) and achieved 815 hits.
The Cubs’ pitching staff has allowed 439 runs and holds an ERA of 4.31 (417 earned runs surrendered). They have given up 151 home runs and 4.54 runs per 9 innings (15th in MLB). The Cubs have a WHIP of 1.273 and a FIP of 4.77 as a unit this season. Their K/BB ratio stands at 7.90 (765 strikeouts vs. 300 walks), placing them 19th in total hits allowed with 809.
Chicago’s relievers maintain an inherited scoring percentage of 31.7% from 145 inherited runners. They have participated in 94 high-leverage scenarios and 99 instances with runners on base. In 79 save opportunities, the Cubs have managed 36 holds and faced 17 blown saves. Ranked 26th in save percentage at 54.1%, they have deployed 322 bullpen pitchers this season.
In terms of defense, the Chicago Cubs have turned 75 double plays and have a stellar fielding percentage of .989 (4th in the majors). They have recorded 907 assists, 38 errors, and completed a total of 2,614 putouts this season. With 7,842 innings played, the Cubs hold a defensive efficiency of 71.8% (2nd in baseball).
Jameson Taillon has surrendered 1,247 hits while notching 1,132 strikeouts over 1,304 innings pitched. He has allowed 571 earned runs, sporting a WHIP of 1.199 and a FIP of 3.9. With a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.57, Taillon has faced 5,415 opposing hitters throughout his career. He holds a career record of 84-65 and an ERA of 3.94, allowing 8.6 hits per 9 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB showdown, either against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Detroit (+110)
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