As we continue through the middle third of the regular season schedule, the Chicago Cubs (26W-43L) will once again pay a visit to the Pittsburgh Pirates (28W-40L) at PNC Park on Thursday, June 23 at 12:35 pm ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates -104 | Chicago Cubs -112 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8.5 total points (BET NOW)
Pittsburgh Pirates
This season, the Pirates’ are hitting .220 as a team. As far as defense goes, the team has an ERA of 4.56 and a .978 fielding percentage. They beat the Chicago Cubs 5-14 in their last game on Wednesday, and are currently ranked number three in the National League Central. That said, do you think they can put one in the win column here?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are without Tucupita Marcano (COVID-19), Nicolaus Mears (Elbow), Josh VanMeter (Finger), Zachary Thompson (Forearm), 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
Over the course of the regular season, the Cubs’ are carrying a team batting average of .243. In regards to defense, the team has an ERA of 5.08 and a .984 fielding percentage. They were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-14 in their most recent game on Wednesday, and are currently ranked number four in the National League Central. Will they be able to pick up a hard-fought win in this midseason clash?
In terms of injuries and absences, the Chicago Cubs are missing 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: Chicago Cubs (-112)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (-110)
Runline Pick: Chicago Cubs -1.5 runs (+150)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
