Chicago Cubs visit Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB Betting Odds Clash

Chicago Cubs

vs

Pittsburgh Pirates
Monday, April 20, 2015 7:05 PM ET
PNC Park

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to improve on a 6-6 record when they take on the Chicago Cubs, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Monday.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will rely on AJ Burnett to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Jake Arrieta will be his counterpart for the Chicago Cubs. AJ Burnett is 0-1 this season, and Jake Arrieta is 1-1.

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Pittsburgh sat as -122 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 7.5, according to Sportsbook.

Computer Prediction: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Pick

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Pirates to win this game 4.8-2.7. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Pittsburgh (6-6) will face the 6-5 Cubs in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Chicago injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 10-rated Pittsburgh Pirates and the league No. 17-ranked Chicago Cubs, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

How Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Stats Match Up

At the plate, Pittsburgh owns the No. 28 ranking for hits at 7.08 per game. By contrast, the Chicago Cubs are rated No. 20 in the same category at 7.55 per game.

Defensively, Chicago features the No. 25-rated defense on the road, allowing 5 runs per game. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, comes in at No. 19 at home, scoring 3.67 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Cubs were saddled with a loss last time out in Jon Lester's start, as they lost 5-2 against San Diego on Sunday at Wrigley Field.

The Pirates grabbed a win last time out, defeating Matt Garza and the Brewers 5-2 on Sunday at PNC Park.

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Odds Trends

Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs

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