Pirates vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 25 July 2026
Last updated: Jul 24, 2026, 10:41PM | Published: Jul 23, 2026, 6:35PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Saturday, beginning at 8:40am AEST.
Jared Jones (2-1, 4.05 ERA) will start on the mound for the Pirates, pitting him against Matthew Boyd (6-1, 4.15 ERA) for the Cubs.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pirates vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Pittsburgh vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pirates a 51% chance of defeating the Cubs at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.91, Cubs $1.91
- Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.79), Cubs +1.5 ($1.46)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 $1.91 and the Cubs at $1.91.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.79 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.46.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 65% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Pirates vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.91 with TAB
- Line: Pirates -1.5 at $2.79 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Pirates vs Cubs predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Pirates -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Pirates vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Cubs game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
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Pirates vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 8:40am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Cubs predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled 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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