Blue Jays vs Cubs Prediction 6/19/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Cubs prediction for this MLB game on Friday, June 19th at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays are 37-38 this season after they swept the Red Sox in three games by scores of 6-1, 3-0, and 4-3. In game three, Toronto blew a 3-0 lead in the seventh and eighth inning, but they scored in the ninth to get the win. The Blue Jays recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Lukes, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI. Yesavage allowed four hits and three earned runs over 7.1 innings, while Nance picked up the win and Fluharty got the save. Prior to that series, Toronto lost two out of three against the Yankees and two out of three against the Phillies. 

This season, Toronto has a 4.01 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while they have scored 306 runs with a .250 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 15 home runs and 42 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has added seven home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Kevin Gausman, who is 4-4 with a 3.41 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 87.0 innings pitched this season. 

Chicago Cubs Betting Preview

The Chicago Cubs are 39-36 this year after they won two out of three against the Rockies by scores of 5-4, 2-5, and 8-6. In game three, Chicago led 8-1 in the fourth inning, but they allowed the last five runs and barely held on for the win. The Cubs recorded 12 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Shaw, who went 2-4 with two RBIs. Assad allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings for the win, while Webb picked up the save. Prior to that series, Chicago won two out of three against the Giants, but lost two out of three against the Rockies before that. 

This season, Chicago has a 4.26 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 344 runs with a .241 batting average and a .333 on base percentage. Michael Busch has led the Cubs with eight home runs and 42 RBIs, while Ian Happ has added 16 home runs and 37 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Ben Brown, who is 3-2 with a 1.74 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP over 62.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The Cubs have won seven of their last eight Friday day games against AL East opponents.
• The Blue Jays have lost six of their last eight road games against National League opponents.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in four of their last five day games at Wrigley Field following a home win.
• The Cubs have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight Friday day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Cubs have led after 3 innings in five of their last six home games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The Cubs have lost each of their last six day games against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Blue Jays have won each of their last four road games.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line each of their last nine day games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games against American League opponents.
• The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games.

Total Runs Facts

• Five of the Cubs’ last six games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Eight of the Blue Jays’ last 10 day games against NL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Blue Jays’ last seven day games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Cubs’ last 10 day games against American League opponents.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Ian Happ has hit a home run in two of the Cubs’ last three games against the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field.
• Nico Hoerner has recorded two or more hits in each of the Cubs’ last five home games against AL East opponents.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Kevin Gausman has recorded six or more strikeouts in eight of his last 10 appearances in day games against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Ernie Clement has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last 12 road games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Kevin Gausman has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against the Cubs.
• Daulton Varsho has hit a home run in four of the Blue Jays’ last five road games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Blue Jays vs Cubs Prediction 

Toronto comes into this matchup after sweeping the Red Sox and they have allowed three runs or fewer in four of their last five games. The Blue Jays are 16-20 on the road this year, while the Cubs are 22-16 at home. Chicago has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they have allowed 5+ runs in three of their last four. The Cubs are starting Brown, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in four straight outings, while Gausman has allowed 1, 4, 4, 1, and 1 earned run in his last five starts. Both starters have been strong, but Brown has been elite. Take the Cubs here.

David Racey's Pick: Cubs ML