Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 19 May 2024
Last updated: May 18, 2024, 6:09PM | Published: May 17, 2024, 6:29PM
The Chicago Cubs will play the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, commencing at 4:20am AEST.
Shota Imanaga (5-0, 0.96 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, while the Pirates will counter with Bailey Falter (2-2, 4.15 ERA).
Stats Insider's best 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
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's CHI Cubs-Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 64% chance of defeating the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.47, Pirates $2.65
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.00), Pirates +1.5 ($1.80)
- 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 $1.47 and the Pirates at $2.65.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.80.
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 Pirates (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $1.47 with (64% probability)
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.80 with TAB (54% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (53% probability)
These Cubs vs Pirates best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of CHI Cubs vs Pittsburgh on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the CHI Cubs vs Pittsburgh match-up at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Preview
The match-up between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 4:20am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Sunday 19 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 the result of 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 accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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