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The Pittsburgh Pirates (55-96) and Chicago Cubs (66-86) will battle on Sunday at PNC Park, starting at 1:35 PM ET. On the hill for the Pirates will be Luis Ortiz, matched up against the Cubs’ Adrian Sampson (2-5).
Per the moneyline, the matchup between the Pirates (-115) and Cubs (-103) looks like a close one. The game has an over/under set at 8 runs.
Pirates vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Pittsburgh Pirates (-1.5)
Moneyline
Pirates (-115)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -105, Under: -114)
When, Where, at What Time is Pirates vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Sunday, September 25, 2022
- Game Time: 1:35 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 |
| Tyler Heineman | 7 Day Injury List | Concussion |
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 meet again following the Pirates’ 6-0 victory over the Cubs yesterday. Juan Carlos Oviedo (7.00 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 7 K) earned the win for the Pirates. Jack Suwinski went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Wade Miley (4.00 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 3 K) took the loss on the mound for the Cubs.
Betting Trends
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Pirates have been favored 19 times and won nine, or 47.4%, of those games. Pittsburgh has entered 18 games this season favored by -115 or more and is 8-10 in those contests. The moneyline for this contest implies a 53.5% chance of a victory for the Pirates. Pittsburgh and its opponents have hit the over in 70 of their 157 games with a total this season. The Pirates have an ATS record of 81-76-0 in 157 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 136 | .266 (50) | .346 (35) | .463 (37) | 4.4% (31) | 23.2% (90) | 9.2% (52) |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | 129 | .243 (94) | .314 (89) | .348 (124) | 1.3% (123) | 22.4% (84) | 8.7% (65) |
| Ben Gamel | 108 | .231 (-) | .322 (-) | .363 (-) | 2.0% (-) | 23.0% (-) | 11.1% (-) |
| Michael Chavis | 129 | .229 (-) | .265 (-) | .389 (-) | 3.3% (-) | 29.6% (-) | 4.5% (-) |
| Oneil Cruz | 78 | .212 (-) | .270 (-) | .447 (-) | 5.3% (-) | 37.7% (-) | 7.2% (-) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been underdogs in 107 games this season and have come away with the win 49 times (45.8%) in those contests. This season, Chicago has come away with a win 46 times in 101 chances when named as an underdog of at least -103 or worse on the moneyline. The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 50.7% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Chicago and their opponents have hit the over in 63 of their 155 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 155 games with a line this season, the Cubs have a mark of 77-78-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 148 | .269 (46) | .340 (45) | .445 (54) | 2.8% (80) | 23.5% (96) | 9.0% (57) |
| Nico Hoerner | 125 | .291 (20) | .338 (48) | .421 (71) | 1.9% (113) | 10.7% (5) | 5.5% (120) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 126 | .208 (129) | .301 (115) | .429 (65) | 4.8% (21) | 33.9% (134) | 10.4% (35) |
| Christopher Morel | 105 | .240 (-) | .314 (-) | .432 (-) | 3.5% (-) | 32.7% (-) | 9.1% (-) |
| Franmil Reyes | 110 | .222 (-) | .270 (-) | .364 (-) | 3.0% (-) | 34.3% (-) | 6.1% (-) |
Pirates vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our top pick for Pirates vs. Cubs sees the Pirates (-115 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we pick the over on 8 runs.