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• Cubs vs Rangers Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Chicago Cubs (-140) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (+115) on May 8, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 pm in Arlington, TX.

This season, the Cubs are 26-12 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 17-19 ATS.

Cubs vs Rangers Starting Pitchers Today:

• Cubs starting pitcher: Ben Brown 1-1, 2.13 ERA
• Rangers starting pitcher: Kumar Rocker 1-3, 4.71 ERA

Cubs vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Cubs vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Friday‘s MLB game with 51.0% 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 Cubs players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

• Alex Bregman has hit the Walks Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+13.83 Units / 55% ROI)
• Moises Ballesteros has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 away games (+13.40 Units / 167% ROI)
• Michael Conforto has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 15 away games (+11.80 Units / 79% ROI)
• Carson Kelly has hit the Singles Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+11.45 Units / 56% ROI)
• Alex Bregman has hit the RBIs Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+9.80 Units / 22% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Jake Burger has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+13.15 Units / 36% ROI)
• Jake Burger has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 15 games at home (+11.80 Units / 43% ROI)
• Josh Jung has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+10.95 Units / 22% ROI)
• Josh Jung has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.00 Units / 32% ROI)
• Corey Seager has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+8.85 Units / 26% ROI)

Cubs Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 22 games (+16.75 Units / 56% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.60 Units / 39% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+12.20 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.85 Units / 39% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 22 games (+4.50 Units / 17% ROI)

Rangers Best Bets Today:

• The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 20 games at home (+14.90 Units / 68% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+11.10 Units / 42% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+10.95 Units / 43% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 27 of their last 50 games at home (+5.90 Units / 10% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 18-20 against the Run Line (-1.55 Units / -3.48% ROI).

• 26-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.4 Units / 19.37% ROI
• 24-13 when betting on the total runs Over for +9.95 Units / 23.78% ROI
• 13-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.35 Units / -31.86% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 17-19 against the Run Line (-6.4 Units / -12.5% ROI).

• 17-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.8 Units / -9.23% ROI
• 15-20 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.95 Units / -16.95% ROI
• 20-15 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.85 Units / 9.53% ROI

Rangers vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

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Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Cubs are 18-7 (.720) after a win this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .528.

The Cubs are 20-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .860.

The Cubs are 4-9 (.308) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .140.

The Cubs are 6-0 (1.000) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .627.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Rangers are just 0-11 (.000) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .302.

The Rangers are 15-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .860.

The Rangers are just 0-20 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .140.

The Rangers are just 0-18 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .107.

Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .378 (474 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of .824 (474 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .365 (748 PA’s) with bases empty this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have put 42% of their swings in play on pitches 95 mph or greater this season — highest in MLB.

Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends

Rangers hitters are slugging just .277 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of just .554 (350 PA’s) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

The Rangers are batting just .196 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Rangers hitters have struck out in 28% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends

Cubs pitchers have walked 8% of batters this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .200 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have an ERA of 3.04 (213.0 IP) at home this season — 4th best in MLB.

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends

Rangers pitchers have an ERA of 2.73 (135.0 IP) at home this season — best in MLB.

Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 16% in close and late situations this season — lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .269 against Rangers pitchers this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB.

Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 28% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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