Tuesday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates (62-69) and Chicago Cubs (66-66) going head to head at PNC Park has a projected final score of 6-5 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Pirates, so expect a tight matchup. The game will start at 6:40 p.m. ET on August 27.

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Cubs vs. Pirates Matchup Info

• When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
• Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Cubs vs. Pirates Predictions

• Score Prediction: Pirates 6, Cubs 5
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs

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Cubs vs. Pirates Betting Lines

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Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has been the favorite in 61 games this season, and has come away with the win 32 times (52.5%) in those contests.
• This year, the Cubs have won 22 of 32 games when listed as at least -135 or better on the moneyline.
• Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 58 of 132 opportunities.
• The Cubs played as the moneyline favorite in 12 of their past 15 games, and they went 8-4 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 outings — all had a set run total — Chicago and its opponents combined to go over the total eight times.

Pirates Betting Insights

• Pittsburgh has put together a 32-45 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 41.6% of those games).
• The Pirates have a 19-29 record (winning just 39.6% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +114 or longer.
• Pittsburgh has played in 131 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 62 times (62-64-5).
• The Pirates have played as underdogs in 11 of their past 15 games and won three of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Pittsburgh and its opponents are 8-6-1 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Cubs vs. Pirates Probable Pitchers

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele

• The 29-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 3.07, a 3.91 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.065.
• Justin Steele’s team is 7-6 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
• In games Steele has started, his team is 9-12.
• In games Steele has started this season, the teams are 7-12-2 at hitting the over.

Pirates’ Starting Pitcher: Jared Jones

• The 23-year-old has put up a 3.56 ERA and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings across 16 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .220 to his opponents.
• The Pirates have a 2-4 record in Jones’ six starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
• Jones’ team is 7-9 in his 16 starts.
• Jared Jones has started 16 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in eight of them.

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