Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Monday [6/19/2023]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs are scheduled to meet in MLB action at PNC Park on Monday, starting at 7:05PM ET.

Osvaldo Bido (0-0, 2.25 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates, up against Drew Smyly (6-4, 3.59 ERA) for the Cubs.

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

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Pirates

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Cubs-Pirates MLB matchup 10,000 times.

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

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Cubs vs. Pirates Odds [6/19]

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (-145), Cubs -1.5 (+135)
• Moneyline: Pirates +108, Cubs -120
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-120/+100)

The Pirates are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Cubs, with -145 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +135.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +108. That means you can bet $100 to profit $108, earning a total payout of $208, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -120, where you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Cubs vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -145 via PointsBet (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.6% edge)
• Total: Under 9 @ +100 via PointsBet (54% probability) 🔥

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While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Pirates moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cubs are more likely to beat the Pirates at PNC Park on Monday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Cubs boasting a 51% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Cubs vs. Pirates on Monday June 19, 2023.

Cubs vs. Pirates 2023

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

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Monday June 19, 2023
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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