- Upcoming Game: Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Hits Prop: 1 – Over (-105) Under (-125)
- Total Bases (TB) Prop Bet: 1.5 – Over (+105) Under (-135)
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On Monday, August 24, 2026, Michael Busch and the Chicago Cubs will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Those interested in betting on Busch’s performance can consider his prop bets, set at 1.5 total bases and 1 base hit.
Michael Busch’s Season Overview
This season, Busch boasts a batting average of .244, alongside a .349 on-base percentage. He has scored 65 runs and made 488 appearances at the plate (with 70 walks and 130 strikeouts). His slugging percentage stands at .395 with an OPS of .745. Busch averages 1.0 strikeouts and 0.5 walks per game. Over 128 games, he averages 4.5 plate appearances, 0.9 hits, and 1.5 total bases. He has made 488 plate appearances this season, resulting in 119 hits.
Michael Busch’s Career Stats
Throughout his professional baseball journey, Busch maintains an average of 1.0 strikeouts and 0.4 walks per game. His career OPS is .785, with an average of 3.9 plate appearances per game (0.8 hits and 1.5 total bases). Busch has hit 73 home runs and recorded 706 total bases, along with 9 stolen bases in his career. His career batting average is .247, and he has an on-base percentage of .338. He has tallied 231 singles, 78 doubles, and 9 triples during his time in the league. Busch has participated in 462 games, scoring 215 runs and bringing in 227 runs throughout his MLB career.
Michael Busch’s Last 5 Games
| Opponent | Hits | Total Bases | Walks | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Mariners | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Seattle Mariners | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Chicago White Sox | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chicago White Sox | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Chicago White Sox | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs’ Last 5 Games Performance
Over the past five games, the Cubs’ on-base average is at .260, with a slugging percentage of .389. Michael Busch has accounted for 10.7% of the team’s plate appearances, averaging 3.5 appearances per game. He represents 9.3% of the Cubs’ hits and contributes to 14.0% of their total bases. As a team, they average 7.2 hits per game and score 3.3 runs over these last five matchups.
Michael Busch’s Performance Over the Last 10 Games
In the last 10 games, Busch has managed 0 doubles, 4 extra-base hits, and 16 total bases. He averages 0.8 hits per game, with an average of 4.0 plate appearances and 1.6 total bases. Busch has stepped to the plate 42 times (8 hits and 13 strikeouts) and holds a .210 batting average during this stretch. His recent performance includes 16 trips to the batter’s box with 0 triples and 4 singles. Busch’s slugging percentage is at .425, with an on-base percentage of .243 in the last 10 games. He has scored 3 runs, driven in 2 runs, and hit 2 home runs.
Expert Prediction: Bet on Over Total Bases (+105)
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