As we continue through the middle third of the regular season schedule, the Chicago Cubs (25W-41L) will pay a visit to the Pittsburgh Pirates (26W-39L) at PNC Park on Monday, June 20 at 7:05 pm ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates -112 | Chicago Cubs -104 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8 total points (BET NOW)
Pittsburgh Pirates
This season, the Pirates’ are hitting .219 as a team. As far as defense goes, the team has an ERA of 4.47 and a .978 fielding percentage. They beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 in their last game on Sunday, and are currently ranked number three in the National League Central. Having said that, do you think they can pick up a win here?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are missing Tucupita Marcano (COVID-19), Nicolaus Mears (Elbow), Josh VanMeter (Finger), Canaan Smith-Njigba (Wrist), Duane Underwood Jr. (COVID-19), Kevin Newman (Groin), Jacob Marisnick (Thumb), Benjamin Gamel (Hamstring), Roberto Pérez (Hamstring), Dillon Peters (Back), Blake Cederlind (Elbow), Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (Back) and Greg Allen (Hamstring).
Chicago Cubs
The overall regular season batting average for the Cubs is .244 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 5.08. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .986. They defeated the Atlanta Braves 0-6 the last time they met on Sunday, and are currently number four in the National League Central. Will the Cubs get the win this time?
The Chicago Cubs are without Nicklaus Madrigal (Groin), Todd Smyly (Oblique), Wade Miley (Shoulder), Frank J. Schwindel (Back), Manuel Rodríguez (Elbow), David Bote (Shoulder), Bradley Wieck (Elbow), Codi Heuer (Elbow), Michael Hermosillo (COVID), Seiya Suzuki (Finger), Adbert Alzolay (Shoulder), Marcus Stroman (Shoulder) and Ethan Roberts (Shoulder).
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates (-112)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8 total points (-106)
Runline Pick: Chicago Cubs -1.5 runs (+164)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
