Chi. Cubs at Pittsburgh
When: 7:05 PM ET, Thursday, August 24, 2023
Where: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Where to watch: MLB.tv
Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Moneyline
Chicago Cubs -175
Pittsburgh Pirates +155
Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Runline
Chicago Cubs -1.5 (-110)
Pittsburgh Pirates 1.5 (-110)
Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Total
Over 8.5 (-115)
Under 8.5 (-105)
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Probable Pitchers:
Chi. Cubs: Justin Steele (14-3) ERA: 3.20
Pittsburgh: Mitch Keller (10-8) ERA: 4.22
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Team | Record | Fave | Dog | O/U | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Cubs | 66-60 | 38-25 | 25-31 | 66-55-5 | 0.52 |
| Pittsburgh | 57-70 | 15-11 | 41-59 | 68-55-4 | -0.65 |
Game Preview
Despite being caught up in the middle of a tight playoff race, the Chicago Cubs are feeling loose heading into the opener of a four-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.
“I can’t wait to get to my phone when we win, and I don’t want to check when we lose,” Cubs manager David Ross said of keeping track of the National League Central and wild-card races. “Just being honest. That’s the fan in me and the competitor in me.”
Chicago has won five of its last seven games following a 6-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday to take hold of the second NL wild-card spot by a percentage point over the Cincinnati Reds.
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Betting Odds Trends
| Pittsburgh Pirates | ||
|---|---|---|
| The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh’s last 16 games | ||
| Pittsburgh is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games at home | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh’s last 11 games at home | ||
| Pittsburgh is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs | ||
| Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs | ||
| Pittsburgh is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs | ||
| Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs | ||
| Chicago Cubs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chi Cubs is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games | ||
| Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games | ||
| Chi Cubs is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road | ||
| Chi Cubs is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games on the road | ||
| Chi Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh | ||
| Chi Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh | ||
| Chi Cubs is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh | ||
| Chi Cubs is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh | ||
MLB Parlay Picks & Free Predictions
Final Score: Chi. Cubs 7-4
Expert Pick: Chi. Cubs -175 & Over 8½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $293 in total Payout
MLB Odds source: 365 Sportsbook
