Pirates vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 May 2025
Last updated: May 1, 2025, 4:35PM | Published: May 1, 2025, 1:29AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Friday, commencing at 2:35am AEST.
Paul Skenes (3-2, 2.39 ERA) will start on the mound for the Pirates, pitting him against Colin Rea (1-0, 0.96 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?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Pittsburgh vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 59% chance of defeating the Cubs at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.67, Cubs $2.25
- Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.45), Cubs +1.5 ($1.59)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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, the bookmakers currently have the Pirates at $1.67 and the Cubs at $2.25.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.45 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.59.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Pirates vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.67 with TAB
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.59 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Pirates vs Cubs betting tips are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pirates vs Cubs: Prediction
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Pirates vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 2:35am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Friday 2 May 2025
- Time: 2:35am 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 after running 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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