MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates (April 12, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (9-5) face the Chicago Cubs (6-8) at Wrigley Field on Sunday at 2:20pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Bubba Chandler is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while Jameson Taillon is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -136, while the Pirates are at +113. The total runs line is set at 12.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Pirates (-143) have a 9-5 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (+119) hold a record of 5-9.
- The Pirates have a 7-7-0 O/U record this season (meaning seven games have gone over the total runs line and seven have gone under). The Cubs have a 7-6-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pirates are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (13th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging 4.2 (15th).
- In the field, the Pirates are allowing only 3.6 runs per game this season (T5th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 3.6 runs (3rd).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Pirates are at .240 (ranking 12th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .219 (22nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 13 (T15th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed 13 (T15th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have recorded 57 RBIs to rank 17th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 54 RBIs to rank T19th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 3.24 this season (5th in the Majors), while The Pirates have an ERA of 3.02 (3rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded 140 this season, ranking 5th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank T23rd for total strikeouts, recording 115.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .212 against the Cubs this season (5th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Pirates' opponents are at .217 (6th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 3-1-10 | 1-0-5 | 2-1-5 | 2-0-3 | 1-1-7 | 0-0-0 | 2-0-8 |
| Cubs | 2-1-11 | 1-1-6 | 1-0-5 | 1-1-9 | 1-0-2 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-9 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 6-1-7 | 2-0-4 | 4-1-3 | 3-0-2 | 3-1-5 | 0-0-0 | 5-0-5 |
| Cubs | 7-3-4 | 4-2-2 | 3-1-2 | 6-2-3 | 1-1-1 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +120 and the YRFI is paying -155.
- The NRFI is 10-4 in Pirates games this season. The Cubs have an 11-3 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Pirates recorded a 4-3 extra innings victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field yesterday. Oneil Cruz led the way to that victory, hitting a home run.
