Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 13 April 2026
Last updated: Apr 12, 2026, 6:21PM | Published: Apr 11, 2026, 6:30PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, commencing at 4:20am AEST.
Jameson Taillon (0-1, 2.53 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Pirates will counter with Bubba Chandler (0-1, 3.12 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Cubs vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 57% chance of winning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.74, Pirates $2.15
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.35), Pirates +1.5 ($1.62)
- Total (Over/Under 12.5 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 $1.74 and the Pirates at $2.15.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.35 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.62.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 12.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 12.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Cubs vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.74 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.35 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 12.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Pirates best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction
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Cubs vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 4:20am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Monday 13 April 2026
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Pittsburgh predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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