Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
The article discusses the upcoming final game of a weekend series between rivals at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Pittsburgh Pirates have won the first two games of the
Game outlook
The article discusses the upcoming final game of a weekend series between rivals at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Pittsburgh Pirates have won the first two games of the series, and will be looking to secure a series win on getaway day. The Chicago Cubs, who are the betting favorites, will be aiming to bounce back and close out the series with a win. The starting pitchers for the game are Mitch Keller for the Pirates and Jameson Taillon for the Cubs. The current betting line favors the Cubs at -120.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +106 | Cubs -120
Spread: Pirates +1.25 (-276) | Cubs -1.25 (+123)
Total: Over/Under 7.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 55%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured their second consecutive victory on Friday, defeating the Cubs on the road. With a current season record of 21-25, the Pirates are third in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by six games. The impressive offensive performance on Friday saw key contributions from players like Connor Joe, Bryan Reynolds, Nick Gonzales, Yasmani Grandal, Rowdy Tellez, and Jared Triolo. Pitcher Paul Skenes picked up his first major league win with an outstanding performance, throwing six scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts. Mitch Keller will take the mound for the Pirates in the upcoming game, boasting a 82-80 record with a 3.93 ERA this season. Keller has shown consistency in his recent starts, with a 2-1 record and a 1.80 ERA in his last three outings. Additionally, the Pirates are ranked 24th in offense, 17th in defense, and hold a record of 82-80 this season. For those interested in betting, it is advised to explore the best betting sites available.