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The Chicago Cubs (39-57) will host the Pittsburgh Pirates (39-57), Tuesday at 2:20 PM ET, with the Cubs on a five-game winning streak. The scheduled starters are Keegan Thompson (7-4) for the Cubs, and Bryse Wilson (1-5) for the Pirates.
The Cubs are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-188) at home over the Pirates (+159). The game has an over/under of 8.5 runs.
Cubs vs. Pirates Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-188)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -113, Under: -107)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Pirates
- Game Day: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Andrelton Simmons | 10 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Jason Heyward | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Alec Mills | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Wade Miley | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Manuel Rodriguez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Michael Hermosillo | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Adbert Alzolay | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Pirates Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | 10 Day Injury List | Foot |
| Chase De Jong | 15 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Max Kranick | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Nick Mears | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Canaan Smith | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Blake Cederlind | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Roberto Pérez | 60 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Pirates
These clubs meet again after the Cubs took down the Pirates 3-2 yesterday. Mychal Givens earned the win for the Cubs (1.00 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 K), and Rafael Ortega led the way offensively (2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI). Yerry De Los Santos (1.00 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss for the Pirates.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Cubs have won 11 out of the 27 games, or 40.7%, in which they’ve been favored. Chicago has not been a bigger favorite this season than the -188 moneyline set for this game. The implied probability of a win from the Cubs, based on the moneyline, is 65.3%. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 42 of their 96 chances. The Cubs have an ATS record of 49-47-0 in 96 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 94 | .282 (38) | .367 (22) | .445 (58) | 2.3% (102) | 21.4% (92) | 10.9% (40) |
| Willson Contreras | 81 | .258 (69) | .374 (17) | .473 (35) | 4.0% (45) | 21.5% (94) | 10.5% (46) |
| Nico Hoerner | 81 | .303 (16) | .343 (53) | .431 (68) | 1.9% (119) | 10.4% (6) | 4.2% (151) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 92 | .220 (136) | .317 (98) | .440 (64) | 4.5% (31) | 34.4% (155) | 11.2% (34) |
| Christopher Morel | 59 | .281 (-) | .354 (-) | .491 (-) | 3.5% (-) | 29.6% (-) | 9.7% (-) |
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
The Pirates have won in 31, or 38.3%, of the 81 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Pittsburgh has a mark of 11-16 in contests where bookmakers favor them by +159 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 38.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Pittsburgh and their opponents have gone over in 39 of their 97 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Pirates have posted a record of 51-46-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 84 | .257 (72) | .339 (55) | .459 (47) | 4.3% (36) | 23.0% (102) | 10.1% (54) |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | 89 | .251 (84) | .324 (86) | .351 (137) | 1.1% (143) | 21.0% (85) | 9.3% (66) |
| Michael Chavis | 84 | .236 (-) | .275 (-) | .407 (-) | 3.6% (-) | 27.9% (-) | 4.7% (-) |
| Ben Gamel | 63 | .245 (-) | .338 (-) | .378 (-) | 1.8% (-) | 26.2% (-) | 12.0% (-) |
| Diego Castillo | 82 | .204 (-) | .243 (-) | .374 (-) | 4.0% (-) | 27.1% (-) | 4.4% (-) |
Cubs vs. Pirates Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Cubs will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-188). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).