Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 September 2023
Last updated: Sep 20, 2023, 12:45AM | Published: Sep 19, 2023, 9:50PM
The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, commencing at 9:40am AEST.
Javier Assad (3-3, 3.10 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cubs, while the Pirates will counter with Bailey Falter (2-8, 4.40 ERA).
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Cubs vs Pirates, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Pirates
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's CHI Cubs-Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 58% chance of winning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.63, Pirates $2.35
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.20), Pirates +1.5 ($1.71)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.83, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Cubs at $1.63 and the Pirates at $2.35.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.20 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.71.
The Over/Under for Cubs vs Pirates is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 59% chance of going Over.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.35 with PointsBet
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.71 with PointsBet (59% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.83 with PointsBet (59% probability)
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While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
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 Wednesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Wednesday 20 September 2023
- 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 predictions for CHI Cubs vs Pittsburgh have been made based on 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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