Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago Cubs, currently at a .500 record (66-66), are still in the running for a National League Wild Card spot despite their inconsistency this season. They will be
Game outlook
The Chicago Cubs, currently at a .500 record (66-66), are still in the running for a National League Wild Card spot despite their inconsistency this season. They will be facing the Pittsburgh Pirates (62-69) in a series, with the Pirates boasting a strong starting rotation but lacking depth in their lineup. The pitching matchup for Tuesday's game will feature Justin Steele (ERA: 3.22) for the Cubs against Jared Jones (ERA: 3.56) for the Pirates. Chicago is the favorite in the betting lines, opening at -125 and currently at -117.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs -117 | Pirates +106
Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+139) | Pirates +1.5 (-159)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 54%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have had a rollercoaster season in 2024, currently sitting one game under .500 with a 30-37 record on the road. Despite this, they are only 4.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot in the NL. The team has scored 559 runs this season, ranking 16th in baseball, but boast the fifth best pitching staff in the league. In an effort to make up ground for a playoff spot, the Cubs will rely on lefty star Justin Steele, who has been performing impressively with a 3.07 ERA. The team recently secured a comprehensive victory over the Pirates, with strong performances from Dansby Swanson and Miguel Amaya. The Cubs are currently ranked 19th in offense, averaging 4.20 runs per game, and 9th in defense, allowing an average of 4.13 runs against them per game. Their current season record is 65-65.