Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Saturday [8/26/2023]

MLB action continues on Saturday at 7:15PM ET as the Chicago Cubs square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

The Pirates will start Colin Selby (1-0, 7.27 ERA), pitting him against Jordan Wicks (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Cubs.

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

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Pirates

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Cubs-Pirates MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 52% chance of defeating the Pirates.

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Cubs vs. Pirates Odds [8/26]

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (-142), Cubs -1.5 (+126)
• Moneyline: Pirates +120, Cubs -130
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (+100/-115)

The Pirates are +1.5 underdogs versus the Cubs, with -142 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cubs (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +126.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +120. That means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 9.5-run Over/Under has a 58% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Cubs vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -142 via DraftKings Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.2% edge)
• Total: Under 9.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (58% probability) 🔥

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While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pirates moneyline is the best option due to the 2.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction

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

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Cubs boasting a 52% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

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Cubs vs. Pirates 2023

Saturday's MLB game between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 7:15PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Saturday August 26, 2023
• Time: 7:15PM ET / 4:15PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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