Pirates vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 28 May 2026
Last updated: May 27, 2026, 2:00PM | Published: May 26, 2026, 7:36PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Thursday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
The Pirates will have Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.60 ERA) start, while the Cubs are going with Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.20 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pirates vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Pittsburgh vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model is currently unable to split the two teams, giving both the Pirates and the Cubs an equal 50% chance of winning the game.
Pirates vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.91, Cubs $1.91
- Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.75), Cubs +1.5 ($1.48)
- 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 $1.91 and the Cubs at $1.91.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.75 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.48.
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 Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 65% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Pirates vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.91 with TAB
- Line: Pirates -1.5 at $2.75 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Pirates vs Cubs predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Pirates -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Pirates vs Cubs: Prediction
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Pirates vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Cubs predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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