5/24/26 Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs FREE MLB Picks and Predictions


5/24/26 Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs FREE MLB Picks and Predictions


Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs by Tony T.

Start Time and TV

Start Time: 2:20 PM ET

TV Network: MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings | Away: SCHN | Home: MARQ

The Pick

Houston is batting .193 in their past six games with a .271 slugging percentage. Cubs in this period hit .168 with a .262 slugging percentage. Lambert's numbers are better at home. Houston bullpen has shown improvement in their past six games. Cubs bullpen at home carries an ERA of 2.75. Astros are 17-11 to the under on the road. Cubs have gone under in seven straight. Wind is blowing in. Play Houston and Chicago under 7.5.