Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Friday [8/25/2023]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs will meet in MLB action at PNC Park on Friday, starting at 7:05PM ET.

Mitch Keller (10-8, 4.22 ERA) will start for the Pirates, while the Cubs are going with Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 3.83 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Cubs vs. Pirates, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Pirates

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Cubs-Pirates MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pirates a 51% chance of beating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Pirates Odds [8/25]

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (-162), Cubs -1.5 (+140)
• Moneyline: Pirates +100, Cubs -115
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-115/+100)

The Pirates are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Cubs, with -162 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +140.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +100, which means you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -115, where you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 9 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Cubs vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -162 via FanDuel Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +100 via BetMGM (51% probability)
• Total: Under 9 @ +100 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability) 🔥

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Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Pirates are more likely to defeat the Cubs in the MLB game on Friday.

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Pirates given a 51% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Cubs-Pirates game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before Cubs vs. Pirates on Friday August 25, 2023.

Cubs vs. Pirates 2023

Friday's MLB game between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 7:05PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Friday August 25, 2023
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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