Pirates vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 1 May 2025
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025, 5:46AM | Published: Apr 30, 2025, 1:29AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Thursday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
Carmen Mlodzinski (1-3, 6.96 ERA) will get the ball for the Pirates, up against Matthew Boyd (2-2, 2.54 ERA) for the Cubs.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Cubs game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Pittsburgh vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 59% chance of defeating the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.45, Cubs $1.58
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.91), Cubs -1.5 ($1.92)
- Total (Over/Under 8.571 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 Pirates at $2.45 and the Cubs at $1.58.
The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.91 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.92.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.571 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 8.571-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Pirates vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.45 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.91 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.571 at $1.91 with TAB
These Pirates vs Cubs betting tips are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option because of the 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Pirates vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Cubs game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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Pirates vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Thursday 1 May 2025
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Cubs predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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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