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Chicago Cubs Favored to Win Against Pittsburgh Pirates in NL Central Showdown at PNC Park

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be facing off against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. This will be the first series this season between the two AL Central rivals, with the series tied 5-5 in their last ten meetings. The over has hit 7-3 in those games. The Cubs are favored to win with Matthew Boyd (ERA: 2.54) starting as pitcher, while Carmen Mlodzinski (ERA: 6.95) will be starting for the Pirates. Chicago opens as the betting favorite at -163.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs -163 | Pirates +147
• Spread: Cubs -1.5 (-111) | Pirates +1.5 (-108)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 62%.

Chicago vs Pittsburgh Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs recently dropped two of three games to Philadelphia, but have still shown strong performance this season with a record of 17-12. Left-hander Matthew Boyd will start on Wednesday against Pittsburgh, coming off a solid outing against the Dodgers. The Cubs made key acquisitions in the offseason, bolstering their roster and aiming to compete for a division title in 2025. Chicago leads the NL Central and looks to maintain momentum moving forward. There are no new injuries reported for the Cubs ahead of their upcoming game against the Pirates. In terms of power rankings, the Cubs have an offense ranked 1st in the league, scoring an average of 6.11 runs per game, while their defense ranks 23rd, allowing an average of 4.64 runs against them per game.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost two out of three games in their previous series against Los Angeles. They have a record of 1-4 SU, 1-4 RL, and 2-3 O/U. The team will be turning to righty Carmen Mlodzinski in their upcoming game against Chicago. The Pirates are currently in last place in the NL Central with a 4-6 record in their last ten games. The team is looking to young players like Paul Skenes, O'Neil Cruz, Brian Reynolds, Nick Gonzales, and Ke'Bryan Hayes to step up and improve their standing. Despite their struggles, there are no new injuries for the Pirates heading into their game against the Cubs. Pittsburgh has a power ranking of 15 and ranks 24th for offense, scoring an average of 3.57 runs per game, and 12th for defense, giving up an average of 4.21 runs per game. Chicago won two out of three matchups against Pittsburgh in their last series.

Cubs vs. Pirates: In-Depth Analysis and Prediction for NL Central Showdown

Discover who will come out victorious in the matchup between these two NL Central adversaries by reading our in-depth analysis and prediction for the Cubs versus Pirates game.

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