Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 May 2024
Last updated: May 17, 2024, 5:58PM | Published: May 16, 2024, 5:29PM
The Chicago Cubs will play the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, beginning at 4:20am AEST.
Kyle Hendricks (0-3, 10.04 ERA) will start for the Cubs, while the Pirates will counter with Paul Skenes (0-0, 6.75 ERA).
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cubs vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Pirates
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's CHI Cubs-Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 52% chance of beating the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
More: Cubs vs Pirates Simulated 10,000 Times
Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.91, Pirates $1.85
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.53), Pirates -1.5 ($2.45)
- 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, TAB currently has the Cubs at $1.91 and the Pirates at $1.85.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Pirates, with odds of $1.53 currently on offer at TAB.
For the favourite Pirates (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $2.45.
The Over/Under for Cubs vs Pirates has been set at 7.5 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 62% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.85 with (52% probability)
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.53 with TAB (62% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Pirates predictions are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of CHI Cubs vs Pittsburgh on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page 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 game between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 4:20am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Saturday 18 May 2024
- Time: 4:20am 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 are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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