Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 17, 2025, 6:21PM | Published: Aug 17, 2025, 12:29AM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, starting at 4:20am AEST.
Javier Assad (0-1, 9.00 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Pirates are going with Carmen Mlodzinski (2-7, 4.20 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Cubs vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 63% chance of winning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.53, Pirates $2.60
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.14), Pirates +1.5 ($1.74)
- 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 $1.53 and the Pirates at $2.60.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.14 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.74.
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 analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Cubs vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.60 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.74 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Cubs vs Pirates predictions are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
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 identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs Pittsburgh game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking 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 start at 4:20am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Monday 18 August 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 stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 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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