Pirates vs Cubs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

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).