Pirates vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 28 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 27, 2024, 10:42PM | Published: Aug 27, 2024, 2:33AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Wednesday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
Jared Jones (5-6, 3.56 ERA) will get the ball for the Pirates, pitting him against Justin Steele (4-5, 3.07 ERA) for the Cubs.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Pittsburgh vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 51% chance of winning against the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.00, Cubs $1.80
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.60), Cubs -1.5 ($2.35)
- 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 $2.00 and the Cubs at $1.80.
The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.60 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
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 Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pirates vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.00 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.60 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Pirates vs Cubs predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our preferred option due to the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Pirates vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Cubs game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Pittsburgh vs Cubs game.
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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 Wednesday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday 28 August 2024
- 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 have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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