Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 15 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 14, 2025, 6:20PM | Published: Jun 13, 2025, 5:30PM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, commencing at 4:20am AEST.
Matthew Boyd (5-3, 2.89 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, up against Mike Burrows (1-1, 5.00 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cubs vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Cubs vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 66% chance of winning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.43, Pirates $2.90
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.02), Pirates +1.5 ($1.80)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 $1.43 and the Pirates at $2.90.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.02 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 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Cubs vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.90 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.80 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cubs vs Pirates betting tips are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 7 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction
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Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Cubs vs Pittsburgh match-up.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 4:20am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Sunday 15 June 2025
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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