With the MLB All-Star festivities wrapped up in Atlanta and the second half of the season up next, Hall of Famer Derek Jeter made a bold World Series prediction. The former New York Yankees legend didn’t hesitate when asked who he believes will be the last team standing this fall.

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.

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)