Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction: Tight Battle Projected in Updated Analysis for Monday's MLB Game [8/26/2024]

The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Chicago Cubs, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at PNC Park on Monday, commencing at 6:40PM ET.

Mitch Keller (11-7, 3.76 ERA) will start for the Pirates, up against Jameson Taillon (8-8, 3.77 ERA) for the Cubs.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Pirates as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Cubs-Pirates game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Pirates are likely to win, with a probability of 53%, compared to the Cubs' 47%."

Cubs vs. Pirates Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Monday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Monday, August 26, 2024
• Time: 6:40PM ET/3:40PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Pirates and Cubs gear at Fanatics
• Live Stream: Watch the game on FuboTV

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Monday's Cubs vs. Pirates matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Pirates vs. Cubs picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's MLB game between the Cubs and Pirates 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Pirates a 53% chance of beating the Cubs.

According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 51% chance of staying under.

Cubs vs. Pirates Odds [8/26/2024]

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Cubs	Pirates
Run Line	-1.5 (+165)	+1.5 (-192)
Moneyline	+100	-115
Total	o8.5 (-105)	u8.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Cubs vs. Pirates Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Cubs vs. Pirates matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best MLB picks for every game throughout the season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Pirates, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Cubs on Monday.

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