Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 May 2024
Last updated: May 16, 2024, 11:34PM | Published: May 15, 2024, 6:29PM
The Chicago Cubs will play the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, starting at 9:40am AEST.
Justin Steele (0-0, 4.72 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, up against Jared Jones (2-4, 2.68 ERA) for the Pirates.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Pirates game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Pirates
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's CHI Cubs-Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 56% chance of beating the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.75, Pirates $2.05
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.47), Pirates -1.5 ($2.65)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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, TAB currently has the Cubs at $1.75 and the Pirates at $2.05.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Pirates, with odds of $1.47 currently on offer at TAB.
For the favourite Pirates (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $2.65.
The Over/Under for Cubs vs Pirates is set at 8.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 57% chance of staying Under.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $1.75 with (56% probability)
- Line: Pirates -1.5 at $2.65 with TAB (7.7% edge) 🔥
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (57% probability)
Any time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best bets of the day across all sports.
Today's Cubs vs Pirates predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Pirates -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction
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Cubs vs Pirates: Preview
The game between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 9:40am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Friday 17 May 2024
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our CHI Cubs vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made based on 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, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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