The Pirates will play the Cubs on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:20 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 97.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Cubs is 94.67.
- Visiting Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 5-3 record as a visiting team, ranking them 1st Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 3-5 record as a home team. They rank 5th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Pittsburgh Pirates currently stand 12th (60) Overall, with the Chicago Cubs ranking 13th (59) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Pittsburgh Pirates are 18th (51) Overall for runs allowed. The Chicago Cubs stand 19th (50) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Pittsburgh Pirates have won their last 2 games. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs have lost their last 2 games.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 9-5 Overall record (0.0 GB National Central Division), with the Chicago Cubs possessing a 6-8 Overall standing (3.0 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Pirates be ready to plunder the Cubs in Chicago...
Their record be strong, with a win percentage that strikes fear in opponents...
But beware, the Cubs be desperate for a win on home soil... (Ye scallywags).
If ye be a brave bettor, head to SportsBetting3.com and bet on this game...
Review the odds below and place yer wagers, for a pirate's life is risky!
Best Pirates at Cubs Odds
| Underdog Pittsburgh Pirates | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Pittsburgh Pirates | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Pirates are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 12.5 -102 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 12.5 -118 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +140 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are +1.5 -170 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Pirates
Cubs
4/12/26 2:20pm EDT | +110-130 |
- Pittsburgh Pirates bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Pirates is 47.62%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $76.92 at -130 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 56.52%.
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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|---|---|
Pirates
Cubs
First Team to Score
4/12/26 2:20pm EDT | -165+130Bet |
Pirates
Cubs
Tie
1st Inning Winner
4/12/26 2:20pm EDT | +240+210+115Bet |
Pirates
Cubs
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
4/12/26 2:20pm EDT | +130+115+450Bet |
Pirates
Cubs
To Extra Innings
4/12/26 2:20pm EDT | Yes +900No -1600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Pirates
Cubs
1st Team to Score Will Win
4/12/26 2:20pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
PIT at CUB 4/12/26 2:20pm EDT | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Pirates
Total Runs
PIT at CUB 4/12/26 2:20pm EDT | 5.5 o -1305.5 u -102Bet |
Pittsburgh Pirates & Chicago Cubs Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Pittsburgh Pirates World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pirates | +4500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cubs | +1000 Bet |
Pittsburgh Pirates & Chicago Cubs Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 14 | 9 | 0.609 | +2.0 | 9-5 | 5-4 | 124 | 87 | +37 | W7 | 8-2 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 13 | 10 | 0.565 | +3.0 | 8-5 | 5-5 | 114 | 93 | +21 | L1 | 5-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, April 12th, 2026 at 2:20 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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