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Pittsburgh Pirates 19-23
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Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs Lines and Odds

Bet Type Moneyline
  • Runline
  • Total
  • Moneyline
Pirates Jones (R)
Cubs Steele (L)
Pirates Jones (R)
Cubs Steele (L)
Pirates Jones (R)
Cubs Steele (L)
  • Betting
  • Scoring
  • Powerline
 
 
Pirates Jones (R)
Cubs Steele (L)
Betting
Line SU ATS O/U
19-23 22-20 19-22
24-18 24-18 18-22
Scoring
PPG OPPG
3.76 4.36
4.64 4.26
Powerline Rating i The Powerline rating compares the current line against a stat-driven estimated line and highlights value opportunities.
Current Estimate Edge
 
Jared Jones (R) (PIT)
Justin Steele (L) (CHC)
W L K/G BB/G HA/G HRA/G ERA WHIP
2 4 7 0.9 4.3 1 2.7 0.9
0 0 3.7 1.3 4 1 4.7 1.2

Head-to-Head Series History

Pirates
vs.
Cubs

Cubs are 6-4 (60%) in moneyline bets in their last 10 games against PIT for 1.45 total units won

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Pirates
vs.
Cubs

Cubs are 4-6 (40%) in runline bets in their last 10 games against PIT for -2.36 total units lost

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Pirates
vs.
Cubs

Cubs are 7-1 (87.5%) in over bets in their last 8 games against PIT for 5.36 total units won

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Cubs vs. Pirates Series Betting Preview

The Chicago Cubs visit the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game NL Central showdown at PNC Park, with action starting on Tuesday, September 1. With both teams coming from states with legal sports betting, the sportsbooks should see plenty of action on this series.

The last time these two teams met in a series was roughly a month ago and the Cubs took all three games.

Chicago got off to a hot start and sits atop the division, well out in front. The Pirates sit in the NL Central cellar, which puts these two squads at opposite ends of the spectrum. Neither team has suffered any long-term losses to key position players, but the Cubs have been without third baseman Kris Bryant as he has a sprained left ring finger and a left wrist injury that required an injection last week. Bryant has not been officially ruled out for the series.

The Cubs vs. Pirates odds see Chicago as the favorite, and the Cubs will likely maintain the role as betting favorite throughout the series unless a catastrophe occurs. One thing that could benefit the Cubs is that they have a day off before this series starts, whereas the Pirates have played 14 games over the past 13 days.

As always, make sure you compare Cubs vs. Pirates lines across various sportsbooks using our odds comparison tool. It can also help you see the best prices from across the entire MLB market, and every sports bettor should want to get the best price they can. The odds comparison tool is a great way to shop the best Cubs vs. Pirates odds.

Cubs Have Edges in Pitching and Hitting

Pittsburgh might get a break and likely will not see Cubs ace Yu Darvish, but the Chicago rotation will feature Jon Lester, who gave up just one run in six innings to the Pirates on August 2. Kyle Hendricks is also expected to start a game in the series. The Cubs bullpen has cooled off since a stellar start to the season and now ranks in the bottom third of MLB in bullpen WHIP.

Offensively, Anthony Rizzo, Ian Happ, and Kyle Schwarber have helped carry the club in the absence of Bryant. The Cubs have been a top-10 unit in ISO and a top-five team in on-base percentage.

The Cubs offense will be a popular one for Cubs vs. Pirates props, especially with Pittsburgh’s issues in its starting rotation and bullpen.

Pittsburgh is expected to start right-hander Chad Kuhl in the first game. Kuhl has been one of the best pitchers in the National League through August. Trevor Williams is also slated to start. Pittsburgh’s rotation has been one of the three worst units in MLB when you look at it through both advanced and old school statistics.

The Pirates bullpen was better than expected early this season, but they’ve nose-dived to the bottom of the league in many categories, including WHIP and xFIP.

Offensively, the Pirates have consistently been one of the two lowest-scoring teams in baseball. They hope to get third baseman Colin Moran back this series. Moran leads the team in home runs but has recently been sidelined with a concussion.

Chicago will likely be favored in every game when you shop Cubs vs. Pirates odds.

RL ML Team Opp ML RL Score O/U
  • SU
  • ATS
  • O/U
Desc
Trend
Last 3 Games
Last 5 Games
Last 10 Games
Last 3 Home Games
Last 5 Home Games
Last 10 Home Games
Last 3 Away Games
Last 5 Away Games
Last 10 Away Games
Last 3 Games as Favorite
Last 5 Games as Favorite
Last 10 Games as Favorite
Last 3 Games as Underdog
Last 5 Games as Underdog
Last 10 Games as Underdog
Last 3 Games vs PIT
Last 5 Games vs PIT
Last 10 Games vs PIT
Last 3 Home Games vs PIT
Last 5 Home Games vs PIT
Last 10 Home Games vs PIT
Last 3 Away Games vs PIT
Last 5 Away Games vs PIT
Last 10 Away Games vs PIT
Last 3 Games as Favorite vs PIT
Last 5 Games as Favorite vs PIT
Last 10 Games as Favorite vs PIT
Last 3 Games as Underdog vs PIT
Last 5 Games as Underdog vs PIT
Last 10 Games as Underdog vs PIT
Straight-Up
SU W%
1-2 33.3%
2-3 40%
5-5 50%
1-2 33.3%
3-2 60%
6-4 60%
1-2 33.3%
2-3 40%
4-6 40%
2-1 66.7%
3-2 60%
5-5 50%
1-2 33.3%
2-3 40%
5-5 50%
2-1 66.7%
2-3 40%
6-4 60%
1-2 33.3%
3-2 60%
7-3 70%
2-1 66.7%
4-1 80%
8-2 80%
1-2 33.3%
2-3 40%
6-4 60%
3-0 100%
3-2 60%
5-4 55%
Against the Runline
ATS W% Units
0-3 0% -3
1-4 20% -3.09
2-8 20% -6.18
0-3 0% -3
1-4 20% -3.09
4-6 40% -2.36
0-3 0% -3
1-4 20% -3.09
3-7 30% -4.27
0-3 0% -3
0-5 0% -5
1-9 10% -8.09
1-2 33.3% -1.09
2-3 40% -1.18
6-4 60% +1.45
1-2 33.3% -1.09
1-4 20% -3.09
4-6 40% -2.36
1-2 33.3% -1.09
3-2 60% +0.73
6-4 60% +1.45
1-2 33.3% -1.09
3-2 60% +0.73
6-4 60% +1.45
0-3 0% -3
1-4 20% -3.09
4-6 40% -2.36
3-0 100% +2.73
4-1 80% +2.64
8-2 80% +5.27
Over/Under
O/U O% U%
1-1 50% 50%
2-2 50% 50%
4-5 45% 55%
1-2 33.3% 66.7%
2-3 40% 60%
3-7 30% 70%
1-1 50% 50%
3-1 70% 30%
4-4 50% 50%
1-1 50% 50%
2-2 50% 50%
6-3 65% 35%
1-2 33.3% 66.7%
2-3 40% 60%
2-7 25% 75%
2-0 83.3% 16.7%
4-0 90% 10%
7-1 80% 20%
3-0 100% 0%
5-0 100% 0%
6-4 60% 40%
2-0 83.3% 16.7%
4-0 90% 10%
5-3 60% 40%
2-0 83.3% 16.7%
4-0 90% 10%
7-1 80% 20%
3-0 100% 0%
3-2 60% 40%
4-6 40% 60%

CHC Cubs

  • Jameson Taillon (SP) Taillon is battling back stiffness but is expected to make his next scheduled start for the Cubs. 05/10 · Probable · Back
  • Drew Smyly (RP) Smyly is dealing with a hip impingement and has been placed on the 15-day injured list. He is expected to return in May. 04/23 · Out · Hip
  • Yency Almonte (RP) Almonte is dealing with a right shoulder strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list. 05/11 · Out · Shoulder
  • Dansby Swanson (SS) Swanson is dealing with a right knee injury and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He is expected to return in May. 05/08 · Out · Knee
  • Adbert Alzolay (RP) Alzolay is dealing with a forearm strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list. 05/13 · Out · Forearm
  • Julian Merryweather (RP) Merryweather is dealing with a rib stress fracture and has been placed on the 60-day injured list. 04/06 · Out · Back
  • Christopher Morel (3B) Morel is dealing with a toe injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Cubs. 05/13 · Questionable · Toe
  • Daniel Palencia (RP) Palencia is dealing with shoulder stiffness and has been placed on the 15-day injured list. 05/07 · Out · Shoulder
  • Caleb Kilian (SP) Kilian suffered a Teres Major strain and has been placed on the 60-day injured list. He is expected to return in July. 03/07 · Out · Teres Major
  • Jordan Wicks (SP) Wicks is dealing with left forearm strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Cubs. He is expected to return in May. 04/27 · Out · Forearm
  • SU
  • ATS
  • O/U
Desc
Trend
Last 3 Games
Last 5 Games
Last 10 Games
Last 3 Home Games
Last 5 Home Games
Last 10 Home Games
Last 3 Away Games
Last 5 Away Games
Last 10 Away Games
Last 3 Games as Favorite
Last 5 Games as Favorite
Last 10 Games as Favorite
Last 3 Games as Underdog
Last 5 Games as Underdog
Last 10 Games as Underdog
Last 3 Games vs CHC
Last 5 Games vs CHC
Last 10 Games vs CHC
Last 3 Home Games vs CHC
Last 5 Home Games vs CHC
Last 10 Home Games vs CHC
Last 3 Away Games vs CHC
Last 5 Away Games vs CHC
Last 10 Away Games vs CHC
Last 3 Games as Favorite vs CHC
Last 5 Games as Favorite vs CHC
Last 10 Games as Favorite vs CHC
Last 3 Games as Underdog vs CHC
Last 5 Games as Underdog vs CHC
Last 10 Games as Underdog vs CHC
Straight-Up
SU W%
2-1 66.7%
2-3 40%
5-5 50%
1-2 33.3%
1-4 20%
4-6 40%
1-2 33.3%
1-4 20%
2-8 20%
0-3 0%
2-3 40%
3-7 30%
2-1 66.7%
3-2 60%
4-6 40%
1-2 33.3%
3-2 60%
4-6 40%
1-2 33.3%
1-4 20%
2-8 20%
2-1 66.7%
2-3 40%
3-7 30%
0-3 0%
2-3 40%
4-5 45%
2-1 66.7%
3-2 60%
4-6 40%
Against the Runline
ATS W% Units
3-0 100% +2.73
3-2 60% +0.73
5-5 50% -0.45
2-1 66.7% +0.82
2-3 40% -1.18
4-6 40% -2.36
1-2 33.3% -1.09
1-4 20% -3.09
2-8 20% -6.18
0-3 0% -3
2-3 40% -1.18
2-8 20% -6.18
3-0 100% +2.73
4-1 80% +2.64
6-4 60% +1.45
2-1 66.7% +0.82
4-1 80% +2.64
6-4 60% +1.45
2-1 66.7% +0.82
2-3 40% -1.18
4-6 40% -2.36
2-1 66.7% +0.82
2-3 40% -1.18
4-6 40% -2.36
0-3 0% -3
1-4 20% -3.09
2-8 20% -6.18
3-0 100% +2.73
4-1 80% +2.64
6-4 60% +1.45
Over/Under
O/U O% U%
2-0 83.3% 16.7%
4-0 90% 10%
6-3 65% 35%
2-0 83.3% 16.7%
4-0 90% 10%
6-3 65% 35%
1-2 33.3% 66.7%
1-4 20% 80%
3-7 30% 70%
3-0 100% 0%
4-1 80% 20%
4-6 40% 60%
2-0 83.3% 16.7%
2-2 50% 50%
5-4 55% 45%
2-0 83.3% 16.7%
4-0 90% 10%
7-1 80% 20%
2-0 83.3% 16.7%
4-0 90% 10%
5-3 60% 40%
3-0 100% 0%
5-0 100% 0%
6-4 60% 40%
3-0 100% 0%
3-2 60% 40%
4-6 40% 60%
2-0 83.3% 16.7%
4-0 90% 10%
7-1 80% 20%

PIT Pirates

  • Johan Oviedo (SP) Oviedo is set to undergo Tommy John surgery and will likely miss the entire 2024 season. He has been placed on the 60-day injured list. 11/25 · Out · Elbow
  • Marco Gonzales (SP) Gonzales is dealing with a left forearm strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Pirates. 04/14 · Out · Forearm
  • Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B) Hayes is dealing with back inflammation and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. 05/11 · Out · Back
  • Ryan Borucki (RP) Borucki is dealing with left tricep inflammation is has been placed on the 15-day injured list. 04/06 · Out · Tricep
  • Jason Delay (C) Delay underwent surgery to repair the meniscus in his right knee and has been placed on the 60-day injured list. He is expected to return in June. 04/03 · Out · Knee
  • Dauri Moreta (RP) Moreta is dealing with an elbow injury and has been placed on the 60-day injured list. He will miss the entire 2024 season. 03/05 · Out · Elbow
  • Endy Rodríguez (C) Rodriguez underwent UCL surgery and a repair of his flexor tendon and has been placed on the 60-day injured list. He will miss the entire 2024 season. 11/13 · Out · Elbow