Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs Picks and Prediction for Thursday, August 6, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Chicago Cubs on Thursday at 2:20 PM ET at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. This makeup game was originally scheduled for June 21. Toronto is 53-61 and sits fifth in the AL East, 14.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The Blue Jays have won three of their last five games despite a 7-2 loss to Houston on Tuesday. Chicago is 65-49 and sits second in the NL Central, 5.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs have won four of their last five games, including consecutive victories over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Build a bigger bankroll with our free MLB picks.

Toronto Blue Jays Looking to Finish the Season Series Strong

Toronto is batting .242 while scoring 444 runs with 924 hits, 108 home runs, a .303 on-base percentage, and a .377 slugging percentage. Kazuma Okamoto leads the Blue Jays with 24 home runs and 69 RBIs, while Ernie Clement is batting .286 with a team-high 122 hits. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. owns a .259 average with a .338 on-base percentage, George Springer has added 12 home runs, and Jesús Sánchez is batting .269. Toronto will look for more consistent production after averaging just 3.6 runs over its last five games.

The Blue Jays continue to rely on their pitching staff, posting a 4.04 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .242 batting average. Toronto has recorded 1,000 strikeouts through 113 games and has remained competitive because of dependable work throughout the pitching staff. The Blue Jays will need another strong effort against one of the National League's highest-scoring offenses.

Injuries: Jonatan Clase (10-Day IL), Trey Yesavage (Day-To-Day), Lenyn Sosa (60-Day IL), Joe Mantiply (60-Day IL), Yimi Garcia (60-Day IL).

Chicago Cubs Looking to Keep Rolling at Home

Chicago is batting .248 while scoring 585 runs with 968 hits, 141 home runs, a .339 on-base percentage, and a .415 slugging percentage. Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the Cubs with a .284 batting average, 24 home runs, and 65 RBIs. Seiya Suzuki has contributed 19 home runs and 64 RBIs, Ian Happ has added 18 home runs, while Michael Busch has driven in 63 runs. Chicago continues to receive production throughout the lineup as it chases Milwaukee in the NL Central.

The Cubs have posted a 4.09 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP while holding opponents to a .244 batting average. Chicago's pitching staff has recorded 876 strikeouts and has provided steady support during the club's recent stretch of strong play. The Cubs have allowed only eight total runs during their last four victories.

Injuries: Hoby Milner (15-Day IL), Ethan Roberts (15-Day IL), Clay Holmes (60-Day IL), Daniel Palencia (15-Day IL), Gavin Hollowell (15-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Toronto Blue Jays – Dylan Cease

Cease is 7-5 with a 2.41 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP across 119.1 innings. The right-hander has allowed just 78 hits while striking out 174 batters against 51 walks. Cease has been Toronto's most dominant starter throughout the season.

Chicago Cubs – David Peterson

Peterson is 6-7 with a 5.52 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP over 101.0 innings. He has allowed 109 hits while striking out 85 batters and walking 40. Peterson will look to bounce back after several inconsistent outings.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs Game Pick

• Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto has a significant advantage on the mound with Dylan Cease, who has been one of the American League's best starters this season. His 2.41 ERA and 174 strikeouts give the Blue Jays an opportunity to neutralize Chicago's productive lineup. Although the Cubs have played well recently, David Peterson has struggled with consistency and enters with a 5.52 ERA. Expect Cease to set the tone early and help lead the Blue Jays to a road victory.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs Over/Under Pick

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Dylan Cease has consistently limited opposing hitters all season, and Toronto's pitching staff ranks among the better units in baseball with a 4.04 ERA. Chicago has scored well lately, but facing one of the league's premier strikeout pitchers should make sustained offense more difficult. While David Peterson has endured an inconsistent season, the Blue Jays have averaged fewer than four runs per game this year, making a lower-scoring matchup the likely outcome.