Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction: Close Contest Projected After New Data Released for Tuesday's MLB Game [8/27/2024]

MLB action continues on Tuesday at 6:40PM ET as the Chicago Cubs lock horns with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

The Pirates will start Jared Jones (5-6, 3.56 ERA), up against Justin Steele (4-5, 3.07 ERA) for the Cubs.

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

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Cubs-Pirates game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Cubs with a win probability of 51%, compared to 49% for the Pirates."

Cubs vs. Pirates Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's MLB action between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Tuesday, August 27, 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 in-depth preview of Tuesday'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 powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's MLB game between the Cubs and Pirates 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Cubs a 51% chance of defeating the Pirates.

According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

Cubs vs. Pirates Odds [8/27/2024]

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

Bet Type	Cubs	Pirates
Run Line	-1.5 (+145)	+1.5 (-155)
Moneyline	-124	+106
Total	o7.5 (-118)	u7.5 (+100)

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 over/under.

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Conclusion

We predict the Cubs, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Pirates on Tuesday.

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