The Chicago Cubs (66-66) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (62-69) on Tuesday, August 27th. This game will be played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh and televised on SN PT. The Cubs are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pirates are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Cubs. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.
Cubs vs. Pirates Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Cubs (-135)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Cubs have scored 18 runs in their most recent game against the Pirates, showcasing their offensive potential.
- In the last 15 games, the Cubs have a record of 9-6, indicating a positive trend in recent performance.
- The Cubs have won 7 out of their last 10 games, demonstrating strong recent form.
- The Cubs have scored 6 or more runs in 7 out of their last 15 games, highlighting their offensive consistency.
- The Cubs have a better overall record (66-66) compared to the Pirates (62-69), suggesting a stronger team performance over the season.
Cubs vs Pirates
It was all Cubs in the last game of this series, as they took down the Pirates by a score of 18-8. Chicago had a huge 6th inning, scoring eight of their eighteen runs. As for the Pirates, they scored their eight runs in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Cubs were the slight favorites at -103.
Pittsburgh got off to a good start, scoring two runs in the 1st and adding three more in the 2nd. As for the Cubs, they didn’t get on the board until the 3rd, when they scored their first run. After that, they exploded for eight runs in the 6th and added six more in the 9th.
Jameson Taillon got the win for the Cubs, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs. Mitch Keller had a rough outing for the Pirates, taking the loss after going just four innings and giving up three earned runs.
Chicago has been a good run line bet on the road, going 39-28, but they have struggled at home, going 25-40. As underdogs, they have a strong run line record of 45-22, but as favorites, they are just 19-46. The Cubs have a 66-66 overall record and have won three straight series.
When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the Cubs have a 7-16-1 O/U record. For the season, their over/under record is 59-68, and the average total in their games is 8.5 runs. Today, the O/U line is set at 8 runs, and 50.8% of their games have had higher totals than that.
Justin Steele Gets The Start For The Cubs
Left-hander Justin Steele gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Pirates on the road. He has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 4-5 with a 3.07 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Steele has a WHIP of 1.06 and opponents are batting .211 this season. In his 21 appearances, he has turned in 11 quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he gave up just two earned runs in seven innings of work. Steele finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
Cubs Offense Breakdown
Over the past nine games, Ian Happ has hit two home runs and gone 10/35 (.286) at the plate. Happ’s 23 homers this season are the most on the team and 12th in the league. He also leads the Cubs with 72 RBIs. Isaac Paredes is 2nd on the team in RBIs, but he has a batting average of just .229 for the season.
Chicago’s offense has been led by Nico Hoerner, who is currently on a three-game hitting streak and has a team-high 38 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .255. The Cubs are averaging 4.4 runs per game and have been a better offensive team on the road compared to at home.
On the season, the Pirates have a 63-66 over/under record, with their games averaging 8.6 runs per game. Against the run line, they are 74-57, including a 55-26 mark as underdogs. Pittsburgh has a 35-46 record as underdogs and 27-23 as favorites.
Currently, the Pirates are 5th in the NL Central with a 62-69 record, trailing the Reds by 1 game for 4th place. They are 13.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. In their last 10 games, they are 5-5 and lost the first game of this series against the Cubs.
Jared Jones Gets The Start For The Pirates
Jared Jones will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in five innings of work. In that July 3rd outing vs. the Cardinals, he finished with a no-decision. Looking back further, Jones has made nine quality starts this year and has a record of 5-6. His ERA for the season is 3.56, along with a WHIP of 1.11. Opponents are batting .216 vs. Jones this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.69 strikeouts and 2.67 walks. For the season, Jones has allowed 12 homers. At home, his ERA is 2.22 compared to 5.84 on the road.
Pirates Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Pirates offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just 4.2 runs per game (23rd) and batting a collective .235 (18th). They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and have the 26th worst OPS in the league. One thing they have done well is avoid strikeouts, as their 9 strikeouts per game is the 26th best in the league.
Oneil Cruz and Bryan De La Cruz have been swinging the bat well of late, with Cruz hitting .360 over his last seven games and De La Cruz going 5/15 in his last four games. Cruz and De La Cruz are also 2nd and 3rd on the team in home runs, respectively, behind Bryan Reynolds, who has 20 homers this season and is batting .280.
Cubs vs Pirates Prediction
Getting the Cubs on the money line at -135 is a great play in this one. Our predicted score is 5-4 in favor of the Cubs, and with the payout on the money line, we would stay away from the over/under line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Justin Steele finishing with six strikeouts, which is the sixth-best among starters today. As for Jared Jones, we have him finishing with five strikeouts, and he is a good option if you’re looking for a player prop.
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Last updated:August 27, 2024 Cubs, Pirates