Cubs vs. Pirates Odds & Betting Predictions - May 26, 2026
Cubs at Pirates
10:40 pm • MARQStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3.49 | 9-3 | ||
![]() | 10.45 | 0-2 |
Cubs at Pirates Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs 54-42 | +1.5 | +1.5-184 | o8-118 | +117 |
Pirates 50-47 | u8.5 | -1.5+151 | u8-105 | -138 |

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Cubs vs. Pirates Expert Picks
The Degenerates
Last 30d: 42-32-2 (+10.0u)
PIT -0.5 (F5)+104
1.04u
Sean Koerner🔮
Last 30d: 48-55-1 (+2.9u)
B.Ashcraft u5.5 Ks+106
0.53u
Proj closer to -135
Ryan Minion
Last 30d: 214-280-17 (-40.9u)
CHC +117
$1.00
P.Crow-Armstrong o1.5 Total Bases+125
$1.00
P.Crow-Armstrong o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs-110
$1.10
P.Crow-Armstrong o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs-105
$1.05
Nick Martin
Last 30d: 12-13-1 (-1.0u)
CHC +115
1u
Adam Kaufman
Last 30d: 114-109-3 (-4.4u)
PIT -130
1u
Doug Ziefel
Last 30d: 132-145-14 (+9.7u)
J.Wicks u14.5 Outs+120
0.5u
B.Ashcraft u5.5 Ks+105
0.5u
Under 8.5-125
0.63u
Frank Ammirante
Last 30d: 350-391-5 (-35.7u)
Under 4.5 (F5)-132
1.32u
B.Ashcraft o17.5 Outs-145
1u
B.Ashcraft o5.5 Ks-119
1.19u
Matt Trollo
Last 30d: 89-103-3 (-11.3u)
B.Ashcraft o5.5 Ks-110
0.55u
(B365) 28.1 K% since rough 1st start (22.6 K-BB%). At least 26 BF in each of L4 (6.2+ IP 5 of L6). Above avg K env (park/ump/weather). CHC proj. LU avg 21.4 K% v RHP 2026.
Cubs vs. Pirates Previews & Analysis
Prop Odds Comparison
Line Movement Tracker
Cubs vs. Pirates Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Pirates are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Pirates are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Pirates are 25-21 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Pirates' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 34 of Pirates' 51 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Last 5 Matchups
Pirates vs. Cubs Injury Updates

Pirates Injuries
- Oneil CruzCF
Oneil Cruz has been scratched Tuesday.
Out

Cubs Injuries
- Tyler Austin1B
Austin is out with knee
Out
- Justin SteeleSP
Steele is out with elbow
Out
Cubs vs. Pirates Box Score
Cubs Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 80 | 4.1 | 5 | 8 | |
![]() | 32 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | |
![]() | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
![]() | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 2-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pirates Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 95 | 6.1 | 5 | 1 | |
![]() | 25 | 1.2 | 3 | 0 | |
![]() | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1-4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 2-4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 2-4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
![]() | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 2-5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 2-5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 3-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
![]() | 2-3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
![]() | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cubs vs. Pirates Odds Comparison
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Cubs at Pirates Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Cubs 54-42 | N/A | N/A |
Pirates 50-47 | N/A | N/A |

































