Pirates vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 12 May 2024
Last updated: May 11, 2024, 7:57PM | Published: May 11, 2024, 2:52AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Sunday, beginning at 6:05am AEST.
Paul Skenes (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will be on the bump for the Pirates, while the Cubs will counter with Justin Steele (0-0, 0.96 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pirates vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pirates vs Cubs
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Pittsburgh-CHI Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pirates a 52% chance of winning against the Cubs at PNC Park.
More: Pirates vs Cubs Match Centre
Pirates vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.91, Cubs $1.85
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.53), Cubs -1.5 ($2.50)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 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 Pirates at $1.91 and the Cubs at $1.85.
The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.53 currently available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $2.50.
The Over/Under for Pirates vs Cubs has been set at 6.5 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 analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 runs is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Pirates vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.91 with (52% probability)
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.53 with TAB (66% probability) 🔥
- Total Runs: Under 6.5 at $1.91 with TAB (50% probability)
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Stats Insider's Pirates vs Cubs betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pirates vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Pittsburgh vs CHI Cubs on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live updates.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs CHI Cubs game at PNC Park.
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Pirates vs Cubs: Preview
The match-up between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 6:05am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Sunday 12 May 2024
- Time: 6:05am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Pittsburgh vs CHI Cubs predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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