Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday afternoon, NL Central rivals the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs will face off in game three of a four-game series at Wrigley Field. The Pirates are currently
Game outlook
On Saturday afternoon, NL Central rivals the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs will face off in game three of a four-game series at Wrigley Field. The Pirates are currently 21-25 overall and 12-13 on the road, while the Cubs sit at 25-21 and 13-8 at home. The Cubs took two of three games last weekend, but the Pirates started this series with a win on Thursday. The matchup is set to begin at 2:20 p.m. EDT. Bailey Falter will start on the mound for the Pirates, with Shota Imanaga starting for the Cubs. Chicago is the betting favorite, with the current line at Chicago -200. For more sportsbook options, consider using BetMGM Sportsbook with code "WAWBET" for up to $1,500 paid back in bonus bets if you don't win.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +175 | Cubs -200
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-125) | Cubs -1.5 (-130)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 67%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 5-4 win in their recent game against the Cubs, led by a rookie right-handed starter. Despite a loss, pitcher Bailey Falter aims to deliver another solid performance in the upcoming match. The Pirates hope to neutralize the Cubs' offense, with a focus on improving their batting averages and run production. Currently ranked 25th in offense and 18th in defense, the team looks to improve their overall record of 21-25 this season.