- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcasting on: Marquee Network
- Betting Odds: Toronto (-144) Chicago (+120)
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The Toronto Blue Jays (record: 37-38) are set to clash with the Chicago Cubs (record: 39-36) at Wrigley Field this Saturday. Toronto is favored at -144, while Chicago stands at +120 on the betting line, with the total runs anticipated at 9. Starting the game for their respective teams will be Patrick Corbin for Toronto and Colin Rea for Chicago.
This season, the Toronto Blue Jays have averaged 4.1 runs per game, placing them 25th in the MLB. They have accumulated 306 runs while maintaining an on-base percentage of .313. The team has also recorded 128 doubles and hit 74 home runs, bringing their total RBIs to 293, alongside 629 hits this season. Their batting average stands at .250 with a slugging percentage of .392, having accumulated 549 strikeouts while earning 213 walks.
On the pitching side, the Blue Jays have registered a team earned run average (ERA) of 4.01, positioning them 13th in the league. Their pitchers have struck out 666 batters and allowed 80 home runs along with 319 runs, ranking 12th overall. The pitching unit has issued 248 walks with a FIP of 3.87 on the season. The team has given up 597 hits, averaging 8.1 hits per 9 innings, and 296 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.69, while the combined WHIP is 1.27.
This year, the Blue Jays’ bullpen has achieved a 67.6% save percentage, participating in 91 save situations and successfully converting 23 saves while failing in 11 of 34 opportunities. They’ve inherited a total of 118 runners, with 23.7% scoring. Toronto’s relief pitchers have entered games with opposing runners on base 84 times and have faced high leverage situations in 95 instances. In total, 286 relief pitchers have taken the mound this season, contributing to 55 holds, ranking 2nd in the league.
Over 5,982 defensive innings, the Blue Jays converted 69.6% of balls in play into outs, placing them 21st in MLB. They have recorded 1,994 putouts, 637 assists, and 44 errors, registering a fielding percentage of .984 which stands 22nd in baseball, alongside 52 double plays.
Patrick Corbin, with a career record of 112-145, has faced 9,079 batters, recording a FIP of 4.44. He has allowed 2,249 hits (an average of 9.6 hits per 9 innings) and 650 walks. Corbin’s ERA is 4.51 with 1,056 earned runs against him, leading to a WHIP of 1.375. Over his career, he has pitched 2,108 innings and achieved 1,903 strikeouts.
For the Chicago Cubs, their on-base percentage is .333, and their batting average is .241 this season. The Cubs have been struck out 625 times (13th in the league) and logged 612 hits. This year, they have hit 87 home runs and amassed 317 RBIs. Their slugging percentage is .398, averaging 4.59 runs per game (11th in MLB). They have also recorded 115 doubles and drawn walks 320 times, leading to 344 runs scored.
On the pitching front, the Cubs have a WHIP of 1.249 and a FIP of 4.63 across the season. The strikeout-to-walk ratio is noteworthy at 8.00, totaling 589 strikeouts against 230 walks. They rank 15th overall in hits allowed with 601, permitting 110 home runs, and 4.53 runs per 9 innings (17th in MLB). The Cubs’ pitching staff has conceded 335 runs throughout the season, achieving a collective ERA of 4.26.
Positioned 28th in save percentage at 50.0%, the Cubs have called on their bullpen 237 times this season. Their relief pitchers have faced 69 high leverage scenarios and 74 instances with runners on base. In terms of save situations, the Cubs have encountered 46 with 21 holds and 11 blown saves. The relief unit has succeeded in 11 out of 22 save opportunities but has an inherited scoring rate of 29.5% from 105 runners.
In their 5,988 innings of play, the Cubs maintain a defensive efficiency of 72.2% (3rd in the majors). With a fielding percentage of .989 (5th in MLB), they have recorded 49 double plays and compiled 699 assists, alongside 31 errors and 1,996 putouts this season.
Colin Rea has faced 2,894 batters in his professional career, allowing 667 hits and striking out 549 over 680 innings. He has yielded 341 earned runs, with a WHIP of 1.290 and a FIP of 4.4. His K/BB ratio is 2.61, and he holds a career record of 42-32 with an ERA of 4.51, permitting 8.8 hits per 9 innings.
Curious about who will take the victory in tonight’s MLB matchup, either against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Toronto (-144)
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