Pirates vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 27 August 2024

Last updated: Aug 26, 2024, 10:42PM | Published: Aug 25, 2024, 10:30PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Tuesday, beginning at 8:40am AEST.

Mitch Keller (11-7, 3.76 ERA) will start on the mound for the Pirates, pitting him against Jameson Taillon (8-8, 3.77 ERA) for the Cubs.

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pirates vs Cubs game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Pittsburgh vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 53% chance of defeating the Cubs at PNC Park.

Pirates vs Cubs: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown here:

Head to Head: Pirates $1.80, Cubs $2.00
Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.50), Cubs -1.5 ($2.54)
Total (Over/Under 8.5 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 $1.80 and the Cubs at $2.00.

The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.50 available at TAB.

For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.54.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 65% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.

Pirates vs Cubs: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.80 with TAB
Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.50 with TAB
Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB

These Pirates vs Cubs predictions are based on detailed modelling and betting experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7.

Pirates vs Cubs: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Cubs game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.

Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Pittsburgh vs Cubs game.

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Pirates vs Cubs: Essential Details

The match-up between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 8:40am AEST on Tuesday.

Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
Date: Tuesday 27 August 2024
Time: 8:40am AEST
Venue: PNC Park

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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