Where did these guys come from? Specifically, that is the question countless gamblers have about the Chicago Cubs. For most of the 2023 season, the Cubs lost games and money with the baseball betting odds. Chicago seemed to be stuck in the rebuild that began several seasons ago. But in the heat of the dog days of summer, the Cubs caught fire. Now Chicago is tracking down the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League Central division lead. Counter to Chicago is a Pittsburgh Pirates team that started hot but flamed out by the Fourth of July.
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, August 26, 2023, 7:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Cubs at Pirates SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, Chicago is in the black against the moneyline and the runline. Also, the Cubs are trending over the offshore betting total this season.
So far this season, Pittsburgh is in the black against the moneyline and deep in the red against the runline. Pittsburgh is trending over the total this season.
Chicago Cubs Team Overview
Overall, the Chicago Cubs are 64-59 straight up and 63-56-4 over/under the total. Chicago is 2nd in the National League Central Division standings. Chicago is two games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division race. Late on, the Cubs have covered five out of their last eight games. The Cubs have gone over the total in three of their previous ten matchups. Chicago ranks 5th for run production and 15th for earned run average.
Javier Assad is the probable starter for Chicago. So far, the right-hander is 2-2 with a 2.11 earned run average and 1.25 WHIP. Chicago won four of his last five starts. Overall, Chicago ranks 14th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Albert Alzolay is 1-4 with a 2.75 ERA and 18 saves in 19 opportunities. Cody Bellinger leads the Cubs with 71 runs, 20 doubles, 20 home runs, and 64 runs batted in.
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Overview
Overall, the Pittsburgh Pirates are 55-69 straight up and 66-54-4 over/under the total. Pittsburgh is 4th in the National League Central Division standings. Pittsburgh is 13 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division race. Late on, the Pirates have covered three out of their last nine games. The Pirates have gone over the total in six of their previous ten matchups. Pittsburgh ranks 25th for run production and 21st for earned run average.
Bailey Falter is the probable starter for Pittsburgh. So far, the left-hander is 0-7 with a 4.86 earned run average and 1.49 WHIP. Falter won two of his last five starts. Overall, Pittsburgh ranks 20th for bullpen earned run average. Closer David Bednar is 3-2 with a 2.12 ERA and 26 saves in 29 opportunities. Jack Suwinski leads the Pirates with 47 runs, 17 doubles, 21 home runs, and 54 runs batted in.
Cubs at Pirates SBG Free Pick
In this situation, the Cubs will get a more favorable price with the MLB odds as the away team. Pittsburgh has not proven to be in the Cubs’ class in 2023. Most important of all, Chicago is playing its best baseball of the season.
Cubs at Pirates SBG Best Bet: Chicago Cubs.