Cubs vs. Pirates Predictions & Picks
Saturday's contest between the Chicago Cubs (67-61) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (58-71) at PNC Park has a good chance to be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Cubs securing the victory. First pitch is at 7:15 PM ET on August 26.
The probable starters are Jordan Wicks for the Cubs and Colin Selby (1-0) for the Pirates.
Cubs vs. Pirates Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: FOX
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Cubs vs. Pirates Score Prediction
Our pick for this matchup is Cubs 5, Pirates 4.
Total Prediction for Cubs vs. Pirates
- Total Prediction: Under 9.5 runs
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Cubs Performance Insights
- The Cubs have played as the favorite in nine of their past 10 games and won five of those contests.
- In its last 10 games with a total, Chicago and its opponents are 5-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- Bookmakers have not set a spread for any of the Cubs' last 10 games.
- The Cubs have been favorites in 64 games this season and won 37 (57.8%) of those contests.
- Chicago is 26-14 this season when entering a game favored by -130 or more on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 56.5% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
- Chicago has scored 642 runs this season, which ranks fifth in MLB.
- The Cubs' 4.23 team ERA ranks 16th among all MLB pitching staffs.
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