PNC Park hosts an MLB battle between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday.
Jake Arrieta gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Chicago Cubs on Monday; he's 14-8 on the season. The Pittsburgh Pirates, meanwhile, will counter with Chad Kuhl, who will be looking to improve on his 6-10 mark.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Pittsburgh was a 177 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 8.5.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.0-1.4 win for the Cubs. 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 Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Pittsburgh (65-72) will face the 75-61 Cubs in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Chicago injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Pittsburgh Pirates at No. 29 and the Chicago Cubs at No. 3 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh Pirates No. 27-rated offense, averaging 4.17 runs per game, against a Chicago Cubs defense that ranks No. 12 at 4.4 in runs allowed per game. The Pittsburgh Pirates have averaged 8.26 hits per game so far, less than Chicago Cubs batters have averaged on the year (8.66 hits per game).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Pittsburgh has the No. 13-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Cubs own the No. 12 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 5-1 to Atlanta on Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Pittsburgh got the job done in their last match in a 3-1 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday at PNC Park behind starter Trevor Williams.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, September 5th