- The Cubs are -175 favorites vs the Astros
- Astros vs Cubs Over / Under today: 7 Runs
- Astros / Cubs TV Channel: MARQ | SCHN
The Houston Astros (+145) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-175) on May 24, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20 pm in Chicago, IL.
This season, the Astros are 21-31 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 21-30 ATS.
Astros vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:
- Astros starting pitcher: Peter Lambert 2-4, 3.60 ERA
- Cubs starting pitcher: Shota Imanaga 4-4, 3.38 ERA
Astros vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Astros | +1.5 -155 | O 7 +100 | +145 |
| Cubs | -1.5 +125 | U 7 -120 | -175 |
Astros vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 57.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:
- player high – away
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- player high – home
Astros Best Bets Today:
- The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 23 games (+11.25 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+6.90 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 away games (+5.55 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 away games (+2.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games (+1.65 Units / 23% ROI)
Cubs Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+9.85 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 30 of their last 50 games at home (+7.80 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.70 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.60 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 35 games at home (+4.95 Units / 12% ROI)
Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Astros are 21-31 against the Run Line (-15.2 Units / -22.25% ROI).
- 21-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.75 Units / -19.36% ROI
- 28-21 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.1 Units / 7.01% ROI
- 21-28 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.4 Units / -16.8% ROI
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 21-30 against the Run Line (-9.85 Units / -16.46% ROI).
- 29-22 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.8 Units / 2.59% ROI
- 28-22 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.4 Units / 7.89% ROI
- 22-28 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.75 Units / -15.46% ROI
Cubs vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Christian Walker | +390 |
| Mike Busch | +450 |
| Seiya Suzuki | +475 |
| Ian Happ | +500 |
| Isaac Paredes | +500 |
Cubs vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Alex Bregman | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
| Mike Busch | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Seiya Suzuki | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Isaac Paredes | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
Cubs vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Busch | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Michael Conforto | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +150 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Jake Meyers | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Jeremy Pena | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Astros are just 1-17 (.056) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .246.
The Astros are just 0-28 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .053.
The Astros are just 4-19 (.174) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .296.
The Astros are just 0-27 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .138.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Astros
The Cubs are 19-7 (.731) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face the Astros (27th runs allowed).
The Cubs are 14-1 (.933) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .754.
The Cubs are 22-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .862.
The Cubs are 18-10 (.643) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .530.
Astros Hitting Stats & Trends
The Astros are batting .264 on the road this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.
Astros hitters have an OPS of .744 (1,049 PA’s) on the road this season — 5th best in MLB.
The Astros are batting .300 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Astros hitters have an OPS of .756 (1,128 PA’s) with bases empty this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
Cubs hitters have an OBP of .263 (1,059 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — tied for best in MLB.
Cubs hitters have an OBP of .377 (463 PA’s) when leading off an inning this season — best in MLB.
Cubs hitters have an OBP of .343 (1,086 PA’s) at home this season — 4th best in MLB.
Cubs hitters have drawn walks in 12% of their PA’s against RHP this season — tied for best in MLB.
Astros Pitching Stats & Trends
Astros pitchers have walked 12% of batters this season — highest in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Astros pitchers this season — lowest in MLB.
Astros pitchers have walked 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Astros pitchers have an ERA of 5.18 (464.1 IP) this season — highest in MLB.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .207 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base this season — best in MLB.
The Cubs pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 90.1 MPH this season (1,291 balls in play) — 2nd highest in MLB
Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 17% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Cubs pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 90.1 MPH (1,291 batted balls) this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
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