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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs will face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, commencing at 2:20 PM ET.
The Cubs will start Colin Rea (4-2, 4.98 ERA), up against Kai-Wei Teng (2-3, 2.61 ERA) for the Astros.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Cubs as the most likely winner of the Astros vs. Cubs game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Astros vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Astros and Cubs, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Cubs a 56% chance of defeating the Astros.
According to our model, the Astros (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 7-run over/under has a 59% chance of going over.
Astros vs. Cubs odds [5/23/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Astros | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-185) | -1.5 (+150) |
| Moneyline | +125 | -150 |
| Total | o7 (-120) | u7 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Astros vs. Cubs picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cubs -1.5 | +150 |
| Moneyline | Astros | +125 |
| Total | Over 7 | -120 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Astros vs. Cubs game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB game between the Cubs and Astros at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 2:20 PM ET.
- Who: Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Time: 2:20 PM ET/11:20AM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Astros in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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