Cubs vs Pirates Picks & Odds (Sep. 23)

Bryse Wilson has been struggling for the Pirates this season. He has a 6.57 ERA in eight appearances and has allowed more hits than strikeouts. Ian Happ is hitting .382/.462/.529 off Wilson in 34 at-bats.

Javier Assad is fresh off the shortest outing of his career, when he lasted just 2 innings at Coors Field. Wilson lasted 6 innings in his previous start, but again struggled with his control.

Pittsburgh's lineup is in a slump, averaging only three runs per game. Chicago has won three straight and seven of 10 games. The team's starting rotation, with the exception of Assad's start in Colorado and Wade Miley's poor outing in Miami, has been excellent. Over the past two weeks Chicago relievers boast a 3.13 ERA and 87% strand rate.

Cubs are playing well recently. Pittsburgh is struggling. Wilson has been a punching bag for almost every team he's faced this year.