Cubs vs. Pirates Odds & Betting Predictions - August 27, 2023
Cubs at Pirates
5:35 pm • SportsNet PTStarting Pitchers
pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
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![]() | ![]() | 5.58 | 2-2 | |
![]() | ![]() | 3.05 | 5-3 |
Cubs at Pirates Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
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![]() Cubs 11-5 | -1.5+120 | o9-118 | -130 | |
![]() Pirates 10-9 | +1.5-148 | u9-104 | +110 |

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Cubs vs. Pirates Expert Picks

Sean Zerillo
565d ago
Last 30d: 22-29-0 (-1.5u)
Over 8.5-120
0.5u
Bet to -130 or 9 (-110)
PIT +105
0.5u
Bet to +103
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Cubs
CHC Insights
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Pirates have struck out 25% since last season -- second-highest in MLB. CubsRPs have a strikeout rate of 26% since last season -- sixth-highest in MLB.
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Pirates
PIT Insights
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The Cubs have scored three or more runs in an inning 90 times (7%) over the last two weeks -- fourth-highest in MLB. Pirates have allowed innings of 3+ runs in 7% of innings played over the last two weeks -- sixth-highest in MLB.
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Cubs vs. Pirates Notes
Keys to the Game
The Cubs are 17-13 (.567) after a loss as underdogs this season -- 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .422.
Matchup Contrasts
Christopher Morel has struck out in 33% of PA's since last season -- 10th highest among hitters with at least 435 total PA's-- third Percentile. Devin Williams has a strikeout rate of 39% since last season -- second highest among qualified RPs-- 99th Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Jordan Montgomery attempted to pick off a runner at second base 8 timesin 2022 -- most among qualified SPs in MLB -- 100th Percentile.
Opponents batted just .186 (116-for-625) against Justin Verlander in 2022 -- tied for best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .233 -- 100th Percentile.
Prop Odds Comparison
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Cubs vs. Pirates Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Pirates are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Pirates are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Pirates are 45-36 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Pirates' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 40 of Pirates' 81 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Last 5 Matchups
Pirates vs. Cubs Injury Updates

Pirates Injuries
- Johan OviedoP
Oviedo is questionable with elbow
Questionable
- Spencer HorwitzIF
Horwitz is questionable with wrist
Questionable

Cubs Injuries
- Nico HoernerIF
Hoerner is out with elbow
Out
Cubs vs. Pirates Box Score

PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 92 | 7 | 7 | 1 | |
![]() | 33 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3-5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 3-5 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
![]() | 2-3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 0-5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 1-5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
![]() | 1-5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
![]() | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 88 | 4.2 | 3 | 6 | |
![]() | 41 | 2.1 | 4 | 0 | |
![]() | 43 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cubs vs. Pirates Odds Comparison
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Cubs at Pirates Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
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![]() Cubs 11-5 | N/A | N/A |
![]() Pirates 10-9 | N/A | N/A |