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Chicago Cubs Betting Record 2026
The Cubs went 89-73 in the 2026 regular season. A bettor who put 1 unit on them at the closing moneyline in every game finished -0.73u (-0.4% ROI), 11th of 30 MLB teams. They were 79-83 on the run line and 89-69-4 against the total, so their games leaned over (3rd in over percentage).
Updated October 1, 2026. Closing lines, regular season games only, 2016 to 2026. How these numbers are calculated.
Cubs 2026 betting summary
At home the Cubs were 46-35 (-2.24u); on the road 43-38 (+1.51u). As a favorite they went 66-51 (-5.02u), and as an underdog 23-22 (+4.29u).
Cubs betting record by season, 2016 to 2026
Each row is one regular season. Moneyline units assume 1 unit on the Cubs in every game at the closing price. Their best year for a moneyline bettor in this span was 2018 (+1.88u); the worst was 2021 (-13.48u).
| Season | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P | Avg total | Runs/G | Allowed/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 89-73 | -0.73u | -0.4% | 79-83 | 89-69-4 | 8.54 | 5.25 | 4.34 |
| 2025 | 92-70 | -3.83u | -2.4% | 77-81 | 74-82-6 | 8.44 | 4.90 | 4.01 |
| 2024 | 83-79 | -3.57u | -2.2% | 77-85 | 75-81-6 | 8.29 | 4.54 | 4.13 |
| 2023 | 83-79 | -6.32u | -3.9% | 81-81 | 80-77-5 | 8.73 | 5.06 | 4.46 |
| 2022 | 74-88 | -2.90u | -1.8% | 84-78 | 66-84-12 | 8.37 | 4.06 | 4.51 |
| 2021 | 71-91 | -13.48u | -8.3% | 81-81 | 80-78-4 | 8.54 | 4.35 | 5.18 |
| 2020 | 32-25 | +1.46u | +2.6% | 29-28 | 28-28-1 | 8.68 | 4.47 | 4.02 |
| 2019 | 84-78 | -10.22u | -6.3% | 77-85 | 77-78-7 | 9.04 | 5.02 | 4.43 |
| 2018 | 95-68 | +1.88u | +1.2% | 82-81 | 70-88-5 | 8.70 | 4.67 | 3.96 |
| 2017 | 92-70 | -8.55u | -5.3% | 73-89 | 74-80-8 | 8.72 | 5.07 | 4.29 |
| 2016 | 103-59 | -1.25u | -0.8% | 89-73 | 73-77-12 | 8.17 | 4.99 | 3.43 |
| All 11 seasons | 898-780 | -47.50u | -2.8% | 829-845 | 786-822-70 | 8.56 | 4.78 | 4.26 |
Cubs betting splits, 2026
| Situation | Games | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 46-35 | -2.24u | -2.8% | 33-48 | 44-35-2 |
| Road | 81 | 43-38 | +1.51u | +1.9% | 46-35 | 45-34-2 |
| As favorite | 117 | 66-51 | -5.02u | -4.3% | 50-67 | 65-49-3 |
| As underdog | 45 | 23-22 | +4.29u | +9.5% | 29-16 | 24-20-1 |
| Favorite of -150 or shorter | 49 | 29-20 | -3.61u | -7.4% | 22-27 | 27-20-2 |
| Underdog of +130 or longer | 9 | 5-4 | +3.47u | +38.6% | 6-3 | 5-3-1 |
| After a win | 88 | 50-38 | +3.86u | +4.4% | 43-45 | 47-38-3 |
| After a loss | 73 | 39-34 | -3.58u | -4.9% | 36-37 | 41-31-1 |
| vs NL Central rivals | 52 | 26-26 | -4.51u | -8.7% | 24-28 | 30-20-2 |
| vs AL (interleague) | 48 | 22-26 | -9.15u | -19.1% | 22-26 | 25-22-1 |
By month
| Situation | Games | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 2-3 | -2.00u | -40.0% | 2-3 | 2-3-0 |
| April | 26 | 17-9 | +6.66u | +25.6% | 14-12 | 18-8-0 |
| May | 29 | 13-16 | -5.62u | -19.4% | 9-20 | 12-16-1 |
| June | 26 | 16-10 | +3.17u | +12.2% | 12-14 | 13-13-0 |
| July | 24 | 14-10 | +1.78u | +7.4% | 16-8 | 12-12-0 |
| August | 28 | 16-12 | +0.71u | +2.5% | 16-12 | 18-9-1 |
| September | 24 | 11-13 | -5.43u | -22.6% | 10-14 | 14-8-2 |
Cubs record against every opponent, 2026
Sorted by number of meetings. Each opponent links to its own betting record page.
| Opponent | Games | Record | ML units | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds | 13 | 9-4 | +1.63u | 6-7 | 8-5-0 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 13 | 4-9 | -4.37u | 6-7 | 7-5-1 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 13 | 7-6 | +0.53u | 5-8 | 8-4-1 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 13 | 6-7 | -2.31u | 7-6 | 7-6-0 |
| New York Mets | 7 | 7-0 | +5.93u | 6-1 | 4-3-0 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 7 | 6-1 | +4.80u | 6-1 | 6-1-0 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 6 | 4-2 | +0.64u | 3-3 | 2-3-1 |
| Atlanta Braves | 6 | 3-3 | -0.15u | 3-3 | 3-3-0 |
| Chicago White Sox | 6 | 3-3 | -0.97u | 2-4 | 4-2-0 |
| Colorado Rockies | 6 | 3-3 | -1.48u | 2-4 | 2-4-0 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 6 | 4-2 | +3.08u | 3-3 | 4-2-0 |
| Miami Marlins | 6 | 3-3 | -1.14u | 1-5 | 3-3-0 |
| San Diego Padres | 6 | 5-1 | +2.99u | 4-2 | 5-1-0 |
| San Francisco Giants | 6 | 3-3 | -0.43u | 2-4 | 1-5-0 |
| Washington Nationals | 6 | 3-3 | -1.30u | 3-3 | 4-2-0 |
| Athletics | 3 | 1-2 | -1.32u | 0-3 | 2-1-0 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 3 | 2-1 | +0.93u | 3-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Boston Red Sox | 3 | 1-2 | -1.17u | 1-2 | 2-1-0 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 3 | 1-2 | -1.22u | 0-3 | 1-2-0 |
| Detroit Tigers | 3 | 1-2 | -1.19u | 1-2 | 2-1-0 |
| Houston Astros | 3 | 0-3 | -3.00u | 0-3 | 1-2-0 |
| Kansas City Royals | 3 | 2-1 | +0.24u | 2-1 | 2-0-1 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 3 | 2-1 | +0.21u | 2-1 | 1-2-0 |
| Minnesota Twins | 3 | 2-1 | +0.17u | 2-1 | 1-2-0 |
| New York Yankees | 3 | 1-2 | -1.19u | 2-1 | 1-2-0 |
| Seattle Mariners | 3 | 1-2 | -1.18u | 2-1 | 3-0-0 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 3 | 2-1 | +1.01u | 2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Texas Rangers | 3 | 1-2 | -1.23u | 1-2 | 0-3-0 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 3 | 2-1 | +0.78u | 2-1 | 2-1-0 |
Last 15 Cubs games with closing lines
| Date | Opponent | Result | Close ML | Run line | Total | O/U | ML units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | at Red Sox | W 6-2 | -120 | -1.5 | 7.5 | Over | +0.83u |
| Sep 25 | at Red Sox | L 0-2 | -120 | -1.5 | 6.5 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 25 | at Red Sox | L 3-4 | -123 | -1.5 | 6.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 24 | vs Marlins | W 2-1 | -226 | -1.5 | 7 | Under | +0.44u |
| Sep 23 | vs Marlins | L 2-3 | -194 | -1.5 | 6.5 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 22 | vs Marlins | L 2-8 | -223 | -1.5 | 6.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 20 | at Reds | W 9-1 | -168 | -1.5 | 9.5 | Over | +0.60u |
| Sep 19 | at Reds | W 5-2 | -148 | -1.5 | 9 | Under | +0.68u |
| Sep 18 | at Reds | L 4-6 | -150 | -1.5 | 8.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 16 | vs Braves | W 8-4 | -170 | -1.5 | 7.5 | Over | +0.59u |
| Sep 15 | vs Braves | L 3-6 | -144 | -1.5 | 8.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 14 | vs Braves | W 7-3 | -136 | -1.5 | 9.5 | Over | +0.74u |
| Sep 13 | vs Pirates | L 3-4 | -171 | -1.5 | 7 | Push | -1.00u |
| Sep 12 | vs Pirates | W 4-3 | -132 | -1.5 | 9.5 | Under | +0.76u |
| Sep 11 | vs Pirates | W 12-2 | -189 | -1.5 | 8.5 | Over | +0.53u |
Close ML is the Cubs' closing moneyline. The run line is shown from the Cubs' side.
Cubs betting FAQ
What is the Cubs betting record in 2026?
89-73 straight up, -0.73u betting 1 unit on every game at the closing moneyline, 79-83 on the run line and 89-69-4 on totals (the 2026 regular season).
Are the Cubs profitable to bet at home or on the road?
At home they were 46-35 for -2.24u; on the road 43-38 for +1.51u in 2026.
How do the Cubs do as a favorite and as an underdog?
As a favorite: 66-51, -5.02u. As an underdog: 23-22, +4.29u.
Do Cubs games go over or under?
In 2026 their games were 89-69-4 against the closing total, with an average total of 8.54 runs and 9.59 actual runs per game.
What was the Cubs' best betting season since 2016?
2018: 95-68 for +1.88u. The worst was 2021: 71-91 for -13.48u. Over all 11 seasons they are 898-780, -47.50u.
Methodology
Results and closing lines come from the Bet Legend game database: final scores for every regular season game since 2016, with the closing moneyline, run line and total. Every game is checked against ESPN's official schedule and final score; postseason games are excluded. Moneyline units risk 1 unit per game at the close, so a win at -150 pays +0.67u and a win at +130 pays +1.30u. The run line record compares the final margin with the closing line (MLB run lines are 1.5 runs, so there are no pushes). Over and under results compare total runs with the closing total; an exact match is a push. 2026 figures run through Sep 27, 2026.
Some past seasons are missing a game or two that has no closing line on file or did not match ESPN's final score, so those games are left out: 2020: 57 of 60 games.
These are market results for the team, not BetLegend picks. Our own graded picks are on the MLB betting record page.