MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates (September 13, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (74-74) face the Chicago Cubs (82-66) 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 Matthew Boyd is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -149, while the Pirates are at +123.
- The Pirates have a 76-66-6 O/U record this season (meaning 76 games have gone over the total runs line, 66 have gone under and six have resulted in a push). The Cubs have an 81-63-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pirates are averaging 4.8 runs per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging 5.4 (1st).
- In the field, the Pirates are allowing 4.6 runs per game this season (21st in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (14th).
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 .253 (ranking 4th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .252 (6th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 204 (1st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed 169 (15th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have recorded 678 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 748 RBIs to rank 1st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.20 this season (18th in the Majors), while The Pirates have an ERA of 4.18 (16th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded an impressive 1359 this season, ranking T4th in the MLB. Contrastingly, the Cubs rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording only 1146.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .245 against the Cubs this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Pirates' opponents are at .237 (11th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 40-26-82 | 23-13-36 | 17-13-46 | 25-10-41 | 15-16-41 | 0-0-0 | 4-1-5 |
| Cubs | 34-30-84 | 23-15-35 | 11-15-49 | 29-17-55 | 5-13-29 | 0-0-0 | 0-2-8 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 58-50-40 | 36-17-19 | 22-33-21 | 36-21-19 | 22-29-21 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| Cubs | 58-46-44 | 37-19-17 | 21-27-27 | 48-26-27 | 10-20-17 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 78-70 in Pirates games this season. The Cubs have a 79-69 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 4-3 victory over the Pirates at Wrigley Field yesterday. Pedro Ramirez was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI. The Cubs have now won three straight at Wrigley Field against the Pirates.
