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Cubs vs Pirates Betting History
The Cubs and Pirates have met 176 times in the regular season since 2016, and the Cubs lead the series 109-67. Betting the Cubs on the closing moneyline in every meeting returned +9.82u; betting the Pirates returned -23.34u. The games went 89-85-2 against the total, leaning over.
Updated October 1, 2026. Closing lines, regular season meetings only, 2016 to 2026. How these numbers are calculated.
Cubs vs Pirates betting summary
The moneyline favorite won 107 of 173 meetings with a clear favorite (61.8%). Betting the favorite every time returned +2.66u; betting the underdog every time returned -15.99u. The Cubs were 81-95 on the run line in the series.
Cubs vs Pirates results by season
Moneyline units risk 1 unit on that team in every meeting at the closing price.
| Season | Games | Cubs record | Cubs ML units | Pirates ML units | Cubs run line | O/U/P | Avg total | Avg runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 7-6 | +0.53u | -0.48u | 5-8 | 8-4-1 | 8.31 | 9.23 |
| 2025 | 13 | 10-3 | +3.90u | -6.29u | 7-6 | 3-10-0 | 8.12 | 6.15 |
| 2024 | 13 | 7-6 | +0.16u | -0.95u | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | 7.77 | 11.77 |
| 2023 | 13 | 10-3 | +3.98u | -5.82u | 9-4 | 10-3-0 | 8.62 | 11.54 |
| 2022 | 19 | 10-9 | -1.48u | +0.47u | 8-11 | 7-12-0 | 8.45 | 9.05 |
| 2021 | 19 | 14-5 | +4.88u | -6.97u | 6-13 | 10-9-0 | 8.32 | 8.84 |
| 2020 | 10 | 6-4 | -0.50u | +0.47u | 3-7 | 3-7-0 | 8.95 | 7.20 |
| 2019 | 19 | 11-8 | -1.26u | -0.26u | 10-9 | 11-8-0 | 9.53 | 11.21 |
| 2018 | 19 | 10-9 | -1.99u | +1.07u | 9-10 | 6-13-0 | 8.39 | 7.00 |
| 2017 | 19 | 10-9 | -1.86u | +4.34u | 8-11 | 8-11-0 | 8.50 | 9.37 |
| 2016 | 19 | 14-5 | +3.46u | -8.94u | 11-8 | 14-5-0 | 8.00 | 9.84 |
| All | 176 | 109-67 | +9.82u | -23.34u | 81-95 | 89-85-2 | 8.46 | 9.24 |
Cubs vs Pirates by ballpark
| Venue | Games | Cubs record | Cubs ML units | Cubs run line | O/U/P | Avg total | Avg runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Cubs home park | 85 | 55-30 | +1.21u | 35-50 | 39-45-1 | 8.48 | 9.13 |
| At Pirates home park | 91 | 54-37 | +8.60u | 46-45 | 50-40-1 | 8.43 | 9.34 |
Last 20 Cubs vs Pirates games with closing odds
| Date | Game | Score | Winner | Close ML (away / home) | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | Pirates at Cubs | 4-3 | Pirates | +141 / -171 | 7 | Push |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Pirates at Cubs | 3-4 | Cubs | +109 / -132 | 9.5 | Under |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Pirates at Cubs | 2-12 | Cubs | +156 / -189 | 8.5 | Over |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Cubs at Pirates | 7-8 | Pirates | +119 / -144 | 9 | Over |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Cubs at Pirates | 11-0 | Cubs | +107 / -128 | 8 | Over |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Cubs at Pirates | 3-2 | Cubs | -110 / -110 | 8 | Under |
| May 28, 2026 | Cubs at Pirates | 7-2 | Cubs | +144 / -175 | 7.5 | Over |
| May 27, 2026 | Cubs at Pirates | 10-4 | Cubs | +104 / -125 | 9 | Over |
| May 26, 2026 | Cubs at Pirates | 1-12 | Pirates | +114 / -137 | 8 | Over |
| May 25, 2026 | Cubs at Pirates | 1-2 | Pirates | -123 / +102 | 8 | Under |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Pirates at Cubs | 6-7 | Cubs | +120 / -127 | 12.5 | Over |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Pirates at Cubs | 4-3 | Pirates | +124 / -137 | 6.5 | Over |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Pirates at Cubs | 2-0 | Pirates | +143 / -155 | 6.5 | Under |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Cubs at Pirates | 8-4 | Cubs | -220 / +140 | 8 | Over |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Cubs at Pirates | 4-1 | Cubs | +123 / -125 | 7 | Under |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Cubs at Pirates | 4-0 | Cubs | -129 / +113 | 8 | Under |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Pirates at Cubs | 3-4 | Cubs | +140 / -200 | 8.5 | Under |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Pirates at Cubs | 1-3 | Cubs | +160 / -210 | 9.5 | Under |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Pirates at Cubs | 3-2 | Pirates | +144 / -182 | 9 | Under |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Pirates at Cubs | 2-3 | Cubs | +140 / -176 | 7.5 | Under |
Cubs vs Pirates betting FAQ
Who leads the Cubs vs Pirates series since 2016?
The Cubs, 109-67 in 176 regular season meetings.
Is it profitable to bet the Cubs against the Pirates?
At closing moneylines the Cubs returned +9.82u (+5.6% ROI) over 176 games; the Pirates returned -23.34u.
Do Cubs vs Pirates games go over or under?
89 overs, 85 unders and 2 pushes against the closing total. The average total was 8.46 and the games averaged 9.24 runs.
How do the favorites do in Cubs vs Pirates games?
The moneyline favorite won 107 of 173 meetings with a clear favorite (61.8%). Betting the favorite every time returned +2.66u; betting the underdog every time returned -15.99u.
When did the Cubs and Pirates last play?
Sep 13, 2026: the Pirates won 4-3.
Methodology
Every regular season meeting since 2016 comes from the Bet Legend game database with its final score, closing moneylines, closing 1.5 run line and closing total, and each game is checked against ESPN's official final score; postseason meetings are not included. Moneyline units risk 1 unit at the close: a win at -150 pays +0.67u, a win at +130 pays +1.30u. Over and under compare total runs with the closing total, and an exact match is a push. A "clear favorite" is a game where the two closing moneylines differ. These are market results, not BetLegend picks.