The Chicago Cubs (15W-20L) will meet the Pittsburgh Pirates (15W-21L) on Wednesday, May 18 at Wrigley Field at 6:40 pm CT.
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds
Chicago Cubs -152 | Pittsburgh Pirates +142 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8 total points (BET NOW)
Chicago Cubs
This season’s overall batting average for the White Sox is .238. As far as pitching goes, the team has an ERA of 3.98 and with regard to fielding, they have a .985 percentage. They beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0 on Tuesday, and are currently number three in the National League Central. Having said that, do you think these guys can wrap it up with one in the win column here?
The Chicago Cubs are missing David Bote (Undisclosed), Bradley Wieck (Elbow), Sean Newcomb (Ankle), Nicholas Hoerner (Ankle), Codi Heuer (Elbow), Daniel Norris (Right Achilles), Michael Hermosillo (Quadriceps), Marcus Stroman (Undisclosed), Alec Mills (Back), Nicklaus Madrigal (Low Back), Adbert Alzolay (Shoulder), David Robertson (Undisclosed), Clint Frazier (Appendicitis), Jason Heyward (Undisclosed) and Ethan Roberts (Shoulder).
Pittsburgh Pirates
The overall regular season batting average for the Pirates is .222 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 4.76. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .978. They were beaten by the Chicago Cubs 7-0 the last time they met on Tuesday, and are currently number four in the National League Central. Will the Pirates pull it off when they go head-to-head once more against the White Sox?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are missing Nicolaus Mears (Elbow), Kevin Newman (Groin), Jacob Marisnick (Thumb), Roberto Pérez (Hamstring), Blake Cederlind (Elbow) and Greg Allen (Hamstring).
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Chicago Cubs (-152)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8 total points (-110)
Runline Pick: Chicago Cubs -1 runs (-105)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
