Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 14 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 13, 2025, 6:21PM | Published: Jun 12, 2025, 7:29PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, starting at 4:20am AEST.
The Cubs will have Cade Horton (3-1, 4.11 ERA) start, while the Pirates will counter with Paul Skenes (4-6, 1.88 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Cubs vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 53% chance of beating the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.87, Pirates $1.95
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($3.00), Pirates +1.5 ($1.41)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 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 $1.87 and the Pirates at $1.95.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $3.00 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.41.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 6.5 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 68% of the time, while the 6.5-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Cubs vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $3.00 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 6.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Pirates betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice every time.
Although the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction
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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 4:20am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Saturday 14 June 2025
- Time: 4:20am 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 have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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