THE RUBBER MATCH: This is the 19th of the Cubs’ 32 series this season in which they have split the first two games. They are 9-8 in the third games of the previous splits. There was no third game in one series. But the Cubs are only 3-6 in rubber games after losing, then winning, including 2-5 on the road. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)

The Chicago Cubs (56-39) visit the New York Yankees (53-42) Sunday in the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 1:35 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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Cody Bellinger hit three homers for the first time in his career and drove in six runs, Carlos Rodon allowed four hits in eight outstanding innings, and the host New York Yankees ran their winning streak to five games with an 11-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.

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The Chicago Cubs have won this series against the New York Yankees in their last game before the All-Star break.