Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 13 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 13, 2025, 12:00AM | Published: Jun 11, 2025, 6:32PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, starting at 10:05am AEST.
The Cubs will have Jameson Taillon (6-3, 3.54 ERA) start, while the Pirates will counter with Andrew Heaney (3-4, 3.24 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cubs vs Pirates game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Cubs vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 62% chance of winning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.47, Pirates $2.73
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.03), Pirates +1.5 ($1.80)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.47 and the Pirates at $2.73.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.03 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.80.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Cubs vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.73 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.80 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cubs vs Pirates best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our preferred option because of the 3.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cubs vs Pittsburgh game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs Pittsburgh match-up.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 10:05am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Friday 13 June 2025
- Time: 10:05am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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