Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs Picks and Prediction for Saturday June 20 2026
Use Code SSWC The Toronto Blue Jays travel to Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, to face the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, June 20, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20 PM ET, and the game will be televised on MLB.TV. According to ESPN Analytics, the Cubs enter the matchup with a 58.7 percent chance to win, while the Blue Jays sit at 41.3 percent. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers Taking the Hill
Toronto is expected to send Patrick Corbin to the mound, while Chicago will counter with Colin Rea. Corbin enters the game with a 2-3 record, a 4.57 ERA, and a 1.48 WHIP over 61.0 innings. He has allowed 70 hits while striking out 43 batters, issuing 20 walks, and surrendering seven home runs. Rea has compiled a 5-5 record with a 5.35 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP across 74.0 innings. He has given up 80 hits, recorded 56 strikeouts, walked 28 batters, and allowed 12 home runs.
Toronto Carrying Momentum into Chicago
Toronto enters this matchup with a 37-38 overall record and a 16-20 mark on the road. The Blue Jays have won three consecutive games and have gone 3-2 over their last five contests. Toronto recently won over Boston three straight times after previously recently losing to New York twice. The recent sweep in Boston gives the Blue Jays some positive momentum entering this road matchup.
The Blue Jays are batting .250 as a team with 306 runs scored, 629 hits, and 74 home runs. Toronto also owns a .313 on-base percentage and a .392 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, the Blue Jays have produced a 4.01 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP while holding opponents to a .239 batting average. Toronto has also struck out 666 batters while issuing 248 walks and is 16-16 in day games.
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Toronto's biggest advantage comes from its ability to consistently put the ball in play. The Blue Jays lead this matchup in batting average and total hits while also owning the lower ERA. That balance between contact hitting and pitching could serve them well on the road.
Chicago Hoping Home Field Provides an Edge
Chicago comes into Saturday's contest with a 39-36 overall record and a 22-16 home record. The Cubs have split their last five games, recently winning over Colorado twice and San Francisco once while recently losing to Colorado and San Francisco. Chicago has been more effective at home this season and will look to continue that trend.
The Cubs are hitting .241 with 344 runs scored, 612 hits, and 87 home runs. Chicago has also posted a .333 on-base percentage and a .398 slugging percentage. The pitching staff owns a 4.26 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .240 batting average. Chicago has recorded 230 walks and 589 strikeouts while going 15-16 in day games.
Chicago's greatest strength in this matchup is offensive production. The Cubs have scored significantly more runs and hit more home runs than Toronto this season. Their ability to generate offense consistently gives them a chance to capitalize on home-field advantage.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs Picks and Prediction
Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs Pick
- Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline
Chicago gets the nod in this matchup because the Cubs own the better overall record, the stronger home record, and the advantage in ESPN's matchup predictor. Chicago has also produced more runs and more home runs this season, giving the Cubs additional offensive upside. Playing at Wrigley Field should provide another boost for a team that has performed well at home.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs Total Pick
- Take the over if the total is set at 9.0.
I would lean toward the over if the total is set at 9.0. Both starting pitchers enter with ERAs above 4.50, and both offenses have shown the ability to generate runs throughout the season. Chicago has scored 344 runs this year, while Toronto arrives with momentum after three consecutive victories.
Final Score Prediction: Chicago Cubs 6 – Toronto Blue Jays 5
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.
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