Astros vs. Cubs Prediction, Picks and Odds

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Astros vs. Cubs MLB game on May 23, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Astros
Kai-Wei Teng 2-3, 2.61 ERA
3
0
May 23, 2:20 PM ET Wrigley Field
Cubs
Colin Rea 4-2, 4.98 ERA
May 23, 2:20 PM ET Wrigley Field
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Astros
2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 0
Cubs
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Astros
    100%
  • Cubs
    0%
Win Probability
Baseball infield diamond diagram
Last At Bat
Outs
Michael Busch lines out to left field to Brice Matthews.
Quick Box Score
Astros Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 J. Peña SS4000000.0000.000
2 I. Paredes 3B3010010.3331.167
3 Z. Dezenzo DH1000000.0000.000
4 C. Walker 1B32332001.0004.000
5 J. Meyers CF0000000.0000.000
6 C. Smith RF4010001.2500.500
7 N. Allen 2B0000000.0000.000
8 B. Matthews LF4010000.2500.500
9 C. Salazar C3000001.0000.000
Cubs Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 P. Crow-Armstrong CF4010002.2500.500
2 A. Bregman 3B4010000.2500.500
3 M. Busch 1B4000002.0000.000
4 N. Hoerner 2B2000010.0000.333
5 K. Alcantara LF1000001.0000.000
6 S. Suzuki RF3000001.0000.000
7 M. Ballesteros DH1000021.0000.667
8 C. Kelly C0000000.0000.000
9 D. Swanson SS3010000.3330.666

Astros vs. Cubs: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Astros vs. Cubs
  • Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
  • Time: 2:20 PM ET
  • Venue: Wrigley Field

Current Betting Odds

  • Spread: Cubs favored at -1.5
  • Total (Over/Under): 7.5
  • Moneyline Odds: Astros +133, Cubs -130

Dimers' Win Probabilities

  • Astros: 44%
  • Cubs: 56%

Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Astros a win probability of 44%, while the Cubs have a win probability of 56%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Cubs are more likely to beat the Astros in the MLB game at Wrigley Field on Saturday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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