Pirates vs. Cubs Picks & Best Bets: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action on Thursday at Wrigley Field, beginning at 7:40 p.m. ET.
We run 10,000 simulations of Thursday's MLB matchup using innovative AI technology to determine the best Pirates vs. Cubs bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Cubs have a 56% chance of beating the Pirates.
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Our Pirates vs. Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pirates vs. Cubs picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to produce MLB predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pirates vs. Cubs Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, May 16th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
- Location: Wrigley Field
- Run Line: Pirates -1.5 / Cubs +1.5
- Moneyline: Pirates +105 / Cubs -122
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 8 Runs (-110/-105)
Pirates -1.5 @ +155 via FanDuel Sportsbook
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Pirates -1.5 | FanDuel Sportsbook | +155 |
- According to our simulations, the Pirates have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Pirates have a probability of 43%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of +155 for the Pirates -1.5, providing a favorable 4.2% edge for them to cover.
Total Runs Under 8 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Under 8 | DraftKings Sportsbook | -105 |
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis shows a slightly higher probability of the 8-run total staying under.
Pirates vs. Cubs Moneyline Odds
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Chicago Cubs |
|---|---|
| +105 via BetMGM | -122 via FanDuel Sportsbook |
The Cubs are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 56% chance of victory.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Cubs also present the best betting value, with odds of -122 available at FanDuel Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 0.7%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pirates vs. Cubs
Here are the best MLB player props for Thursday's Pirates vs. Cubs matchup.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction - Jared Jones Over 1.5 Walks Allowed (+110)
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jared Jones Over 1.5 Walks Allowed | BetMGM | +110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pirates is on Jared Jones to record over 1.5 walks allowed.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 60.9%, providing an edge of 13.3% on the +110 odds offered by BetMGM.
Chicago Cubs Prediction - Justin Steele Under 5.5 Strikeouts (+120)
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele Under 5.5 Strikeouts | BetMGM | +120 |
- Our best prop bet for the Cubs is on Justin Steele to have under 5.5 strikeouts.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 54.3%, giving us an edge of 8.8% on the +120 odds available at BetMGM.
These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pirates vs. Cubs Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have sourced the best Pirates vs. Cubs trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Connor Joe to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Connor Joe to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | +215 |
Connor Joe has recorded at least one RBI in 6 of his last 12 games (50% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +215 (32% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Ian Happ to Record a Hit
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ to Record a Hit | DraftKings Sportsbook | -145 |
Ian Happ has recorded at least one hit in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60%). You can place a bet on him to get another one at odds of -145 (59%), also available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jared Jones of the Pirates to record over 1.5 walks allowed, with an edge of 13.3% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Pirates -1.5 to cover.
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