Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/24

MLB game preview

The Houston Astros visit the Chicago Cubs for an MLB regular season game. The game takes place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. It is set for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 2:20 PM. The weather forecast predicts light rain with mild temperatures and a calm crosswind.

Houston enters this game with a 22-31 record and is ranked fourth in the AL West. The Astros have won their last two games and are 6-4 in the last ten. The Chicago Cubs hold a 29-23 record and are third in the NL Central. They are looking to end a seven-game losing streak, having gone 2-8 in their last ten games.

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros have been showing strong performance in their recent games. They secured a 3-0 win against the Chicago Cubs on May 23rd. Kai-Wei Teng was a key player, delivering six scoreless innings with six strikeouts.

Christian Walker has been a standout hitter for the Astros. In the game against the Cubs on May 23rd, he hit two home runs and drove in three runs. His batting average for the season is .266, with 13 home runs and 34 RBIs.

The Astros have a team batting average of .246, ranking 6th in the league. They have hit 63 home runs so far, placing them 7th. On the pitching side, Peter Lambert is expected to start the next game with a 3.57 ERA this season.

Astros vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Astros Moneyline +142, Cubs Moneyline -170

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have struggled in their recent games at home. They lost to the Houston Astros on May 23rd with a score of 3-0. Cubs managed only three hits in that game, and Colin Rea pitched seven innings, giving up three earned runs.

In their previous game against the Astros on May 22nd, the Cubs lost 4-2. Jameson Taillon was the starting pitcher and allowed four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a home run, contributing two RBIs.

Against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 20th, the Cubs were shut out 5-0. They collected only two hits, and Edward Cabrera pitched three innings, allowing one earned run. Nico Hoerner was the only Cub with an extra-base hit, hitting a double.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored to win with a moneyline of -170. The Astros have a moneyline of +142. The Cubs have a better pitching staff with a 4.05 ERA compared to the Astros’ 5.17 ERA. This suggests the Cubs are more likely to win. The projected score is Cubs 5, Astros 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Astros have a high ERA, which could lead to more runs. The Cubs also rank high in on-base percentage, increasing scoring chances. The projected total is 8 runs, so the recommendation is to take the over at 7.5 (-101).