Pirates vs. Cubs Odds & Betting Predictions - May 17, 2024
Pirates at Cubs
6:20 pm • MLB NetworkStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 5.92 | 4-12 | |
 |  | 1.96 | 11-3 |
Pirates at Cubs Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates 10-8 | -1.5+145 | o7.5-102 | -115 | |
Cubs 11-5 | +1.5-175 | u7.5-118 | -105 | |
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Pirates vs. Cubs Expert Picks
Zense
299d ago
Last 30d: 66-58-1 (+1.4u)
PIT -116
0.86u
Top Shelf Action 🥃
299d ago
Last 30d: 454-430-13 (+5.1u)
Under 7.5-118
1u
… windy unders
Overall: 919-666-82,58% (ROI:11%)
Season:15-8-1,65% (ROI:24%)
The Degenerate
299d ago
Last 30d: 75-143-2 (-30.7u)
Under 7.5-114
0.5u
Capper Central
299d ago
Last 30d: 83-62-0 (+11.2u)
CHC +100
$1000.00
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Greg DiNardo
299d ago
Last 30d: 64-52-0 (+7.4u)
Under 7.5-122
1.22u
Sandy Plashkes
299d ago
Last 30d: 111-108-4 (+0.5u)
PIT -0.5 (F5)+100
$50.00
Shady Biev
300d ago
Last 30d: 137-149-1 (-19.5u)
PIT -130 (F5)
1.5u
Steak Friend
300d ago
Last 30d: 242-286-7 (-32.3u)
PIT -120
1u
PIT -120 (F5)
1u
Jonathan Jorcin
300d ago
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
PIT -110
1u
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Cam Is Money
300d ago
Last 30d: 149-128-4 (+7.7u)
O.Cruz o1.5 Total Bases+136
1u
Steak Friend
300d ago
Last 30d: 242-286-7 (-32.3u)
Under 7.5-119
1.19u
Brian Bitler
300d ago
Last 30d: 65-66-1 (-19.1u)
PIT -106
2.83u
Top Shelf Action 🥃
300d ago
Last 30d: 454-430-13 (+5.1u)
P.Skenes u6.5 Ks-115
1u
Projection leans to the under and +ev bet with devig odds of -154
Cam Is Money
300d ago
Last 30d: 149-128-4 (+7.7u)
P.Skenes o3.5 Hits Allowed-129
1u
Sean Zerillo
300d ago
Last 30d: 22-29-0 (-1.5u)
P.Skenes o1.5 BB-120
0.3u
Collin Wilson
300d ago
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
PIT -107
1u
Tanner McGrath
301d ago
Last 30d: 67-59-0 (-0.4u)
PIT +100
1u
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Cubs
CHC Insights
- Featured InsightThe Cubs have allowed their opponents to score first in just 45% of their games since the 2022 season -- fifth lowest in MLB. The Pirates have scored first in just 44% of their games since the 2022 season -- fourth lowest in MLB.
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Pirates vs. Cubs Previews & Analysis
Pirates vs. Cubs Notes
Keys to the Game
The Cubs are 24-19 (.558) after a loss as underdogs since the 2023 season -- 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .426.
Matchup Contrasts
Bryan Reynolds has a miss rate of 39% on changeups since the 2022 season -- eighth worst in MLB-- seventh Percentile. Kyle Hendricks has thrown his changeup 38% of the time since the 2022 season -- second highest among starting pitchers with at least 145 total CH-- 99th Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Kyle Hendricks has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 81.6 MPH on non-fastballs since last season (259 balls in play) -- best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 87.4
Prop Odds Comparison
Line Movement Tracker
Pirates vs. Cubs Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Cubs are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Cubs are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Cubs are 43-38 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Cubs' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 34 of Cubs' 81 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Last 5 Matchups
Pirates vs. Cubs Injury Updates
Pirates Injuries
- Johan OviedoP
Oviedo is questionable with elbow
Questionable
- Spencer HorwitzIF
Horwitz is questionable with wrist
Questionable
Cubs Injuries
- Nico HoernerIF
Hoerner is out with elbow
Out
Pirates vs. Cubs Box Score
Pirates Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 100 | 6 | 11 | 0 | |
 | 48 | 1.2 | 1 | 2 | |
 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
 | 15 | 1.1 | 3 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
 | 2-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 3-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 | 1-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-5 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
 | 2-4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Cubs Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 89 | 4.2 | 4 | 7 | |
 | 32 | 1.2 | 3 | 0 | |
 | 8 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | |
 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Pirates vs. Cubs Odds Comparison
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Pirates at Cubs Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Pirates 10-8 | o3.5-130 | u3.5-102 |
Cubs 11-5 | o3.5+100 | u3.5-130 |