Cubs vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 24 May 2026
Last updated: May 25, 2026, 3:58AM | Published: May 22, 2026, 6:34PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, beginning at 4:20am AEST.
Colin Rea (4-2, 4.98 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, pitting him against Kai-Wei Teng (2-3, 2.61 ERA) for the Astros.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Astros game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Cubs vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 56% chance of winning against the Astros at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Astros: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.67, Astros $2.25
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.40), Astros +1.5 ($1.61)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.67 and the Astros at $2.25.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Astros, with odds of $2.40 available at TAB.
For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.61.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Astros (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 56% of the time.
Cubs vs Astros: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $2.25 with TAB
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.61 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Cubs vs Astros betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our preferred option because of the 1.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Cubs vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Houston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Cubs vs Houston match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Astros: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Astros at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 4:20am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros
- Date: Sunday 24 May 2026
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Houston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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