• The Cubs are -145 favorites vs the Rangers
• Cubs vs Rangers Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Chicago Cubs (-145) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (+118) on May 9, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm in Arlington, TX.

This season, the Cubs are 27-12 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 17-20 ATS.

Cubs vs Rangers Starting Pitchers Today:

• Cubs starting pitcher: Edward Cabrera 3-0, 3.32 ERA
• Rangers starting pitcher: Jack Leiter 1-3, 5.50 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 Saturday‘s MLB game with 59.8% 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 Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

• Seiya Suzuki has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 10 away games (+12.70 Units / 127% ROI)
• Alex Bregman has hit the Walks Over in 15 of his last 25 away games (+11.73 Units / 47% ROI)
• Carson Kelly has hit the Singles Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+11.40 Units / 56% ROI)
• Michael Conforto has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 15 away games (+11.00 Units / 73% ROI)
• Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.80 Units / 34% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Saturday‘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 (+12.90 Units / 35% ROI)
• Brandon Nimmo has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 15 games at home (+12.50 Units / 60% ROI)
• Corey Seager has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+10.70 Units / 31% ROI)
• Corey Seager has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+8.85 Units / 26% ROI)
• Jake Burger has hit the RBIs Under in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+8.40 Units / 24% ROI)

Cubs Best Bets Today:

• The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 23 games (+17.75 Units / 57% 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 20 of their last 30 games (+10.05 Units / 30% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 away games (+7.05 Units / 44% ROI)
• The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 14 of their last 23 games (+5.85 Units / 21% ROI)

Rangers Best Bets Today:

• The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 21 games at home (+15.90 Units / 69% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 17 of their last 22 games at home (+12.25 Units / 45% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 22 games at home (+11.95 Units / 46% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 26 of their last 50 games at home (+3.10 Units / 5% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.50 Units / 3% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 19-20 against the Run Line (-0.2 Units / -0.44% ROI).

• 27-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.4 Units / 20.73% ROI
• 24-14 when betting on the total runs Over for +8.9 Units / 20.75% ROI
• 14-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.35 Units / -28.69% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 17-20 against the Run Line (-7.95 Units / -15.07% ROI).

• 17-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.8 Units / -11.39% ROI
• 15-21 when betting on the total runs Over for -8 Units / -19.03% ROI
• 21-15 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.85 Units / 11.67% ROI

Rangers vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

Rangers vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Rangers vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Cubs are 2-12 (.143) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .052.

The Cubs are 27-12 (.692) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cubs are 21-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .862.

The Cubs are 19-7 (.731) after a win this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .531.

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: .304.

The Rangers are just 0-19 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .106.

The Rangers are 15-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .862.

The Rangers are just 0-21 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .138.

Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .364 (767 PA’s) with bases empty this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .378 (477 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of .823 (477 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .284 (788 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends

Rangers hitters are slugging just .278 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

The Rangers are batting just .198 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of just .561 (354 PA’s) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Rangers hitters are slugging just .308 at home this season — lowest in MLB.

Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .199 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 17% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Cubs have allowed 3.52 runs per game (81/23) at home this season — 5th best in MLB.

Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends

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

The Rangers have allowed 3.06 runs per game (49/16) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Rangers pitchers have an ERA of 2.81 (144.0 IP) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% with runners in scoring position this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

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

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