Cubs vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 May 2024
Last updated: May 15, 2024, 6:33PM | Published: May 15, 2024, 6:29PM
The Chicago Cubs will play the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, beginning at 9:40am AEST.
Justin Steele (0-0, 4.72 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, pitting him against Jared Jones (2-4, 2.68 ERA) for the Pirates.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cubs vs Pirates game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Pirates
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's CHI Cubs-Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 54% chance of winning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.79, Pirates $2.08
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.75), Pirates +1.5 ($1.47)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Cubs at $1.79 and the Pirates at $2.08.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.75 currently available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.47.
The Over/Under for Cubs vs Pirates sits at 7.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $1.79 with (54% probability)
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.47 with TAB (65% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (51% probability)
Today's Cubs vs Pirates betting tips are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Cubs vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of CHI Cubs vs Pittsburgh on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the CHI Cubs vs Pittsburgh match-up at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Pirates: Preview
The game between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 9:40am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Friday 17 May 2024
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our CHI Cubs vs Pittsburgh predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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