Divisional Series Begins as Cubs Look to Extend 9-1 Record Against Pittsburgh Pirates

Game outlook

The three-game divisional series between the Pittsburgh Pirates (70-80, 75-75 RL, 80-65-5 O/U) and the Chicago Cubs (78-72, 75-75 RL, 73-73-4 O/U) begins on Tuesday. The Cubs have a season record of 9-1 against the Pirates and are the bookmaker favorites, currently at -162, while Bailey Falter (ERA: 8.5) will be the starting pitcher for Pittsburgh and Javier Assad (ERA: 3.1) for Chicago.

Game Info

When: Tuesday, 9/19/2023 @ 7:40pm EST

Where: Wrigley Field Stadium Pirates vs Cubs Betting Odds Moneyline: Pirates +147 | Cubs -162

Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-138) | Cubs -1.5 (+118)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 62%.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Bailey Falter was credited with the victory after conceding one run in six innings against the Nationals in his last time out. He has a 4.40 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 2-8 record in 77.2 innings pitched. Pittsburgh is 5-5 in their last ten games and has an overall record of 68-80-1. Ke’Bryan Hayes has 59 RBIs and a .756 OPS. He has been struggling against the Cubs with only three RBIs and a .610 OPS. The Pirates are ranked 24th in offense (scoring an average of 4.19 per game) and 20th in defense (allowing an average of 4.81 points to be scored against them per game). A little assist from the bag never hurt anybody 😉 pic.twitter.com/t2a5xtrfyx