Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 15, 2025, 3:21PM | Published: Jun 14, 2025, 6:33PM
The Chicago Cubs will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, starting at 4:20am AEST.
The Cubs will send Colin Rea (4-2, 3.92 ERA) to the mound, while the Pirates will counter with Mitch Keller (1-9, 4.15 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Pirates game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Cubs vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 59% chance of beating the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.59, Pirates $2.45
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.25), Pirates +1.5 ($1.67)
- 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 $1.59 and the Pirates at $2.45.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.25 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.67.
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 60% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Cubs vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.45 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Cubs vs Pirates predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed 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 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs Pittsburgh game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Cubs vs Pittsburgh match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 4:20am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Monday 16 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, 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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