Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction: Pirates Predicted to Win Following Latest Data Analysis for Wednesday's MLB Game [8/28/2024]

The Pittsburgh Pirates will square off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Wednesday, starting at 12:35PM ET.

The Pirates will have Paul Skenes (8-2, 2.16 ERA) as their starting pitcher, up against Kyle Hendricks (3-10, 6.33 ERA) for the Cubs.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Pirates as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Cubs-Pirates game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Pirates' chance of winning at 62%, with the Cubs at 38%."

Cubs vs. Pirates Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 12:35PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
• Time: 12:35PM ET/9:35AM 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 Wednesday'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 data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Cubs and Pirates 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Pirates a 62% chance of defeating the Cubs.

According to our model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8 runs has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Cubs vs. Pirates Odds [8/28/2024]

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

Bet Type	Cubs	Pirates
Run Line	+1.5 (-142)	-1.5 (+122)
Moneyline	+145	-164
Total	o8 (-118)	u8 (-102)

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 moneyline.

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 62% win probability, will likely beat the Cubs on Wednesday.

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