Astros vs. Cubs Prediction, Picks and Odds
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Best Bets | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Peña | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | 0.400 |
| 2 | I. Paredes | 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | 0.650 |
| 3 | Y. Alvarez | DH | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .333 | 0.933 |
| 4 | C. Walker | 1B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 | 0.400 |
| 5 | J. Meyers | CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 6 | N. Allen | 2B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | C. Smith | RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 8 | Z. Cole | LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 9 | C. Vázquez | C | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .500 | 1.750 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N. Hoerner | 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 0.200 |
| 2 | M. Busch | 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.400 |
| 3 | A. Bregman | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | 0.933 |
| 4 | I. Happ | LF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | 0.600 |
| 5 | S. Suzuki | RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 6 | M. Ballesteros | DH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | C. Kelly | C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.250 |
| 8 | P. Crow-Armstrong | CF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .500 | 2.750 |
| 9 | D. Swanson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
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Astros vs. Cubs: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup Overview
- Teams: Astros vs. Cubs
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Current Betting Odds
- Spread: Cubs favored at -1.5
- Total (Over/Under): 6.5
- Moneyline Odds: Astros +135, Cubs -135
Dimers' Win Probabilities
- Astros: 43%
- Cubs: 57%
Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Astros a win probability of 43%, while the Cubs have a win probability of 57%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Cubs are more likely to beat the Astros in the MLB game at Wrigley Field on Friday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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