Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 September 2023
Last updated: Sep 21, 2023, 11:35PM | Published: Sep 20, 2023, 11:50PM
The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, beginning at 9:40am AEST.
Kyle Hendricks (6-7, 3.77 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Pirates will counter with Johan Oviedo (8-14, 4.27 ERA).
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Cubs vs Pirates, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Pirates
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's CHI Cubs-Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 58% chance of beating the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.56, Pirates $2.50
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.15), Pirates +1.5 ($1.74)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $2.00, Under $1.83
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 $1.56 and the Pirates at $2.50.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.15 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.74.
The Over/Under for Cubs vs Pirates has been set at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.83.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.50 with PointsBet (1.3% edge)
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.74 with PointsBet (59% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 9 at $2.00 with PointsBet (53% 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 due to the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction
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Cubs vs Pirates: Preview
The match-up between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 9:40am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Friday 22 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 stated.
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