Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for May 10
The Chicago Cubs (22-16) enter Friday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-21) following their 1-2 series defeat to the Padres. The Pirates, coming off of a series loss against the Angels, are listed as -135 favorites for Game 1. The series begins at PNC Park, starting at 6:40 PM ET on SportsNet PT. Pittsburgh's Jared Jones and Chicago's Javier Assad have been named the starters for this contest.
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Pirates vs. Cubs Predictions
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Moneyline Odds & Pick
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Moneyline Pick | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | -135 | +115 | Cubs | Cubs 4, Pirates 3 |
Moneyline Insights
- Pittsburgh has won six of the 18 games it was favored on the moneyline this season (33.3%).
- Chicago has won 12, or 52.2%, of the 23 games it has played as the underdog this season.
- In games they have played as moneyline favorites with odds of -135 or shorter, the Pirates have a 4-5 record (winning 44.4% of their games).
- This season, the Cubs have won six of their nine games, or 66.7%, when they're the underdog by at least +115 on the moneyline.
- The implied moneyline probablility in this matchup gives Pittsburgh a 57.4% chance to win.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | -120 | +100 | Over 7 runs |
Total Insights
- Pittsburgh and its opponents have hit the over in 15 of its 38 games with a total this season.
- Contests with Chicago has gone over the total set by bookmakers in 16 of 38 chances this season.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Pirates and their opponents are 2-7-1 when it comes to hitting the over.
- In their last 10 games with an over/under, the Cubs and their opponents have combined to eclipse the total three times.
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Pirates vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers
Pirates: Jared Jones
- Jones (2-3) will take to the mound for the Pirates and make his eighth start of the season.
- The 22-year-old has an ERA of 2.63 and 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .184 in seven games this season.
- The Pirates were favored on the moneyline for two Jones starts this season -- they split the games.
- Jones' team is 3-4 over his seven starts.
- Jones' starts with a set total this season have hit the over in one of seven contests.
Cubs: Javier Assad
- The Cubs will send Assad (3-0) to the mound for his eighth start this season.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 1.66 and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .201 in seven games this season.
- When he is the starting pitcher, Chicago has a record of 3-2 this season when they are the underdog on the moneyline.
- Assad's team has won four of his seven starts this season.
- Out of Assad's seven starts with a total this season, two have hit the over.
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Pirates vs. Cubs Stats
| Pirates | Cubs | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 4.6 | |
| 28 | 13 | |
| 4.1 | 4.2 | |
| 11 | 12 | |
| .220 | .233 | |
| 27 | 20 | |
| .231 | .236 | |
| 10 | 12 | |
| 27 | 40 | |
| 28 | 9 | |
| 41 | 32 | |
| 17 | 6 |
How to Watch Pirates vs. Cubs
- Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- TV: SportsNet PT
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PNC Park
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