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The Chicago Cubs (65-85) will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (54-95), Friday at 6:35 PM ET, with the Pirates on a seven-game losing streak. On the mound for the Pirates will be Bryse Wilson (3-9), opposed by the Cubs’ Javier Assad (1-2).
The moneyline odds for the Pirates (-112) versus the Cubs (-108) indicate a tight game. The contest has an over/under set at 8.
Pirates vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Pittsburgh Pirates (-1.5)
Moneyline
Pirates (-112)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -114, Under: -107)
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When, Where, at What Time is Pirates vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Friday, September 23, 2022
- Game Time: 6:35 PM ET
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: PNC Park
Pirates Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Stout | 15 Day Injury List | Undisclosed |
| JT Brubaker | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Roberto Pérez | 60 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Canaan Smith | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Blake Cederlind | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Max Kranick | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Yerry De Los Santos | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Colin Holderman | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | 10 Day Injury List | Ankle |
| Nick Madrigal | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Steven Brault | 15 Day Injury List | Shouder |
| Justin Steele | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jason Heyward | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Rafael Ortega | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Nico Hoerner | Day-to-day | Tricep |
Last Time Out: Pirates and Cubs
These clubs play again after the Cubs’ 3-2 victory over the Pirates yesterday. Hayden Wesneski (6.00 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 6 K) earned the win for the Cubs. Christopher Morel went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI to lead the team on offense. Mitch Keller (6.00 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 7 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Pirates.
Betting Trends
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
The Pirates have been favorites in 18 games this season and won nine (50%) of those contests. Pittsburgh is 9-9 this season when entering a game favored by -112 or more on the moneyline. The Pirates have a 52.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. So far this season, Pittsburgh and its opponents have hit the over in 69 of their 155 games with a total. The Pirates are 80-75-0 against the spread in their 155 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 134 | .263 (57) | .342 (41) | .457 (41) | 4.3% (32) | 23.0% (88) | 9.2% (53) |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | 128 | .243 (92) | .314 (91) | .348 (123) | 1.3% (123) | 22.4% (85) | 8.7% (65) |
| Ben Gamel | 107 | .230 (-) | .320 (-) | .364 (-) | 2.0% (-) | 23.3% (-) | 11.0% (-) |
| Michael Chavis | 127 | .234 (-) | .268 (-) | .396 (-) | 3.3% (-) | 29.7% (-) | 4.3% (-) |
| Oneil Cruz | 77 | .215 (-) | .272 (-) | .453 (-) | 5.4% (-) | 38.3% (-) | 7.0% (-) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been chosen as underdogs in 106 games this year and have walked away with the win 48 times (45.3%) in those games. Chicago has a mark of 47-58 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by -108 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 51.9% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 62 of their 153 opportunities. The Cubs have posted a record of 76-77-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 146 | .269 (46) | .341 (44) | .446 (51) | 2.9% (76) | 23.9% (99) | 9.1% (55) |
| Nico Hoerner | 125 | .291 (20) | .338 (48) | .421 (69) | 1.9% (111) | 10.7% (5) | 5.5% (118) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 124 | .209 (129) | .301 (115) | .427 (66) | 4.7% (23) | 33.8% (133) | 10.4% (34) |
| Christopher Morel | 103 | .239 (-) | .314 (-) | .430 (-) | 3.6% (-) | 32.4% (-) | 9.2% (-) |
| Yan Gomes | 82 | .231 (-) | .258 (-) | .358 (-) | 2.9% (-) | 15.6% (-) | 2.9% (-) |
Pirates vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Pirates to emerge victorious (-112 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go over the total (8 runs).
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