MLB Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs (July 25, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (58-45) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (53-51) at PNC Park on Saturday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Shota Imanaga is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Paul Skenes is the probable pitcher for the Pirates. The Pirates are favored to win at -136, while the Cubs are at +113. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -103 and UNDER at -117.
- The Cubs (-193) have a 46-57 Run Line record this season, while the Pirates (+158) hold a record of 51-53.
- The Cubs have a 53-48-2 O/U record this season (meaning 53 games have gone over the total runs line, 48 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Pirates have a 59-42-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Pirates are averaging 5.2 (2nd).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (13th in the league), while the Pirates are allowing an average of 4.8 runs (22nd).
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 Cubs are at .244 (ranking 15th in the Major leagues), while the Pirates are batting .260 (3rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Pirates have hit 132 (8th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 129 (10th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 489 RBIs to rank 6th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Pirates have recorded 521 RBIs to rank 2nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Pirates have an earned run average of 4.23 this season (19th in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 4.23 (20th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded an impressive 954 this season, ranking 4th in the MLB. Contrastingly, the Cubs rank 25th for total strikeouts, recording only 804.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .238 against the Pirates this season (T10th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .246 (18th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 23-19-61 | 16-10-26 | 7-9-35 | 21-10-42 | 2-9-19 | 0-0-0 | 6-1-3 |
| Pirates | 31-17-56 | 18-8-26 | 13-9-30 | 21-6-26 | 10-11-30 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Cubs are +105 to lead after three innings, while the Pirates are -135.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 39-34-30 | 26-16-10 | 13-18-20 | 34-21-18 | 5-13-12 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Pirates | 45-34-25 | 28-11-13 | 17-23-12 | 28-14-11 | 17-20-14 | 0-0-0 | 4-1-5 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -150 and the YRFI is paying +115.
- The NRFI is 59-44 in Cubs games this season. The Pirates have a 53-51 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 3-2 extra innings victory over the Pirates at PNC Park yesterday. Pete Crow-Armstrong was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI. The Cubs have now won three straight against the Pirates.
