Pirates vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 27 August 2023
Last updated: Aug 26, 2023, 11:16PM | Published: Aug 26, 2023, 8:51AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Sunday, commencing at 9:15am AEST.
The Pirates will have Colin Selby (1-0, 7.27 ERA) start, pitting him against Jordan Wicks (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Cubs.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Pirates vs Cubs, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pirates vs Cubs
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's Pittsburgh-CHI Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 52% chance of defeating the Pirates at PNC Park.
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Pirates vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.10, Cubs $1.77
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.69), Cubs -1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $1.83, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Pirates at $2.10 and the Cubs at $1.77.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.69 currently available at PointsBet.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $2.25.
The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Pirates vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.10 with PointsBet
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.69 with PointsBet (61% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $2.00 with PointsBet (54% probability)
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While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Pirates vs Cubs: Prediction
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Pirates vs Cubs: Preview
The match-up between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 9:15am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Sunday 27 August 2023
- Time: 9:15am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Pittsburgh vs CHI Cubs have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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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