Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 15 June 2023

Last updated: Jun 14, 2023, 11:57PM | Published: Jun 14, 2023, 1:30PM

The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, beginning at 10:05am AEST.

Drew Smyly (5-4, 3.26 ERA) will start for the Cubs, up against Osvaldo Bido (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Pirates.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for Cubs vs Pirates, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs Pirates

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's CHI Cubs-Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 57% chance of winning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs vs Pirates: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:

Head to Head: Cubs $1.67, Pirates $2.25
Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.30), Pirates +1.5 ($1.62)
Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $2.05, Under $1.80

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Cubs at $1.67 and the Pirates at $2.25.

The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.30 currently on offer at PointsBet.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.62.

The Over/Under for total runs scored has been set at 9 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.05 and odds for the Under at $1.80.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.

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Cubs vs Pirates: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.25 with PointsBet
Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.62 with PointsBet (61% probability)
Total Runs: Over 9 at $2.05 with bet365 (1.5% edge)

Our Cubs vs Pirates predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.

While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 9 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.05) that are available from bet365.

Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction

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Stats Insider has full coverage of CHI Cubs vs Pittsburgh on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the CHI Cubs vs Pittsburgh match-up at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs vs Pirates: Preview

The match-up between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 10:05am AEST on Thursday.

Game: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Date: Thursday 15 June 2023
Time: 10:05am AEST
Venue: Wrigley Field

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.

Our predictions for CHI Cubs vs Pittsburgh have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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