The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The Cubs enter with a solid 83-66 record, while the Pirates sit just below .500 at 74-75. This gap in performance is reflected in the betting odds.
The Cubs are favored on the moneyline at -148, meaning a bettor would need to risk $148 to win $100 backing Chicago straight up. The Pirates are the underdogs at +123, offering a better payout if they pull off the upset. This suggests the market sees the Cubs as the more likely winner.
Looking at the spread, the Cubs are favored by 1.5 runs at +159. This means Chicago needs to win by at least two runs for a bet on them to pay off. Meanwhile, the Pirates are +1.5 underdogs at -193, so they can either win outright or lose by one run for that wager to succeed. The heavy juice (-193) on the Pirates’ side indicates sportsbooks expect the Cubs to cover the spread.
The total is set at 6.5 runs, with even odds (-110) for both the over and under. This line suggests a moderately low-scoring game is expected, but the market hasn’t leaned heavily either way.
Overall, the odds favor a Cubs win by a small margin. Bettors who like risk might consider the Pirates +1.5, while those confident in Chicago’s edge could take the moneyline or the home spread. The total invites a cautious look at both sides given the balanced pricing.