Chicago vs Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions August 26, 2023: J. Wicks vs C. Selby
The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates continue their weekend series on Saturday with Javier Assad (2-2, 3.13) for the Cubs and Colin Selby (ERA: 7.27) for the Pirates.
Game outlook
The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates continue their weekend series on Saturday with Javier Assad (2-2, 3.13) for the Cubs and Colin Selby (ERA: 7.27) for the Pirates. First pitch is at 6:15 PM EST and the Cubs are favored opening at -141 with the current line as Chicago -137.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 8/26/2023 @ 7:15pm EST
Where: PNC Park Stadium Cubs vs Pirates Betting Odds Moneyline: Cubs -137 | Pirates +123
Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+110) | Pirates +1.5 (-129)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 58%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have seen a huge improvement in their performance in the last month. They are now challenging for either the NL Central Division crown or a wildcard spot with a 67-61 record. On Saturday, they will play the Pirates, with Javier Assad as the starter. Assad has been performing well in the last month, with 1-0 in his last five games, a 2.45 ERA, 19 hits in 25.2 innings pitched and 17 strikeouts. The Cubs have an offensive power ranking of 5, scoring an average of 5.05 points per game, and defense ranking of 17, with an average of 4.52 points scored against them per game. • Cubs have rallied in the last month, contending for NL Central Division crown or a wildcard spot • 67-61 record • Saturday's starter are Javier Assad, with 1-0 in his last five games, a 2.45 ERA, 19 hits in 25.2 innings pitched and 17 strikeouts • Offensive power ranking of 5, scoring an average of 5.05 points per game • Defense ranking of 17, with an average of 4.52 points scored against them per game Sweeeet play at first! @jeimer24C pic.twitter.com/jh0xrzA1UO