Pirates vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 26 May 2026
Last updated: May 25, 2026, 5:37PM | Published: May 24, 2026, 5:46PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Tuesday, beginning at 3:35am AEST.
The Pirates will send Carmen Mlodzinski (4-3, 3.96 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs are going with Ben Brown (1-2, 2.10 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Pittsburgh vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 54% chance of winning against the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.05, Cubs $1.80
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.62), Cubs -1.5 ($2.35)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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 Pirates at $2.05 and the Cubs at $1.80.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.62 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 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 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Pirates vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.80 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.35 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Pirates vs Cubs betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Although the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Pirates vs Cubs: Prediction
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Pirates vs Cubs: Essential Details
The match-up between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 3:35am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026
- Time: 3:35am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Cubs predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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