Cubs vs. Pirates Prop Bets & AI Predictions (May 28, 2026)

Looking for expert MLB player prop predictions for May 28, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Cubs vs Pirates matchup so you can make smarter picks today.

In this MLB game, the Pirates are listed as the favorites with a -175 Moneyline, which gives them an implied 63.64% chance to win.

Cubs Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Alex Bregman has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 80% of 10 games)
  • Nico Hoerner has gotten a hit in 6 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 60% of 10 games)
  • Pete CrowArmstrong has gotten a hit in 6 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 50% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Ian Happ has a 0.15 Home Run projection

Pirates Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Brandon Lowe has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 90% of 10 games)
  • Bryan Reynolds has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 66% of 10 games)
  • Spencer Horwitz has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 90% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Brandon Lowe has a 0.34 Home Run projection

Roster Outlook

Cubs Pirates
Projected Pitcher Projected Pitcher
Colin Rea Paul Skenes
Projected Roster Projected Roster
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF)
  • Nico Hoerner (2B)
  • Michael Busch (1B)
  • Alex Bregman (3B)
  • Ian Happ (LF)
  • Seiya Suzuki (RF)
  • Moises Ballesteros (DH)
  • Miguel Amaya (C)
  • Dansby Swanson (SS)
  • Spencer Horwitz (1B)
  • Brandon Lowe (2B)
  • Bryan Reynolds (DH)
  • Oneil Cruz (CF)
  • Jhostynxon Garcia (LF)
  • Jake Mangum (RF)
  • Nick Gonzales (3B)
  • Jared Triolo (SS)
  • Henry Davis (C)

Cubs

Projected Pitcher
Colin Rea
Projected Roster
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF)
  • Nico Hoerner (2B)
  • Michael Busch (1B)
  • Alex Bregman (3B)
  • Ian Happ (LF)
  • Seiya Suzuki (RF)
  • Moises Ballesteros (DH)
  • Miguel Amaya (C)
  • Dansby Swanson (SS)

Pirates

Projected Pitcher
Paul Skenes
Projected Roster
  • Spencer Horwitz (1B)
  • Brandon Lowe (2B)
  • Bryan Reynolds (DH)
  • Oneil Cruz (CF)
  • Jhostynxon Garcia (LF)
  • Jake Mangum (RF)
  • Nick Gonzales (3B)
  • Jared Triolo (SS)
  • Henry Davis (C)

Recent Form

Cubs

Last 5 Games (1-4)

Date Opponent Result Score
May 27 vs PIT W 10-4
May 26 vs PIT L 1-12
May 25 vs PIT L 1-2
May 24 vs HOU L 5-8
May 23 vs HOU L 0-3

Pirates

Last 5 Games (3-2)

Date Opponent Result Score
May 27 vs CHC L 4-10
May 26 vs CHC W 12-1
May 25 vs CHC W 2-1
May 24 vs TOR W 4-1
May 23 vs TOR L 2-5

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What time does Cubs vs Pirates start?

The game is scheduled for 5/28/2026, 6:40:00 PM.

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