Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Sunday [8/27/2023]

The Pittsburgh Pirates will square off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Sunday, beginning at 1:35PM ET.

Bailey Falter (1-7, 4.52 ERA) will start on the mound for the Pirates, while the Cubs have opted for Javier Assad (2-2, 3.12 ERA).

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

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Pirates

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

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 53% chance of beating the Pirates.

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Cubs vs. Pirates Odds [8/27]

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (-145), Cubs -1.5 (+135)
• Moneyline: Pirates +110, Cubs -125
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (+100/-120)

The Pirates are listed as +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 the market at +135.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +110, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 9.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check 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 60% 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 @ -145 via PointsBet (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 9.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (58% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

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 on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction

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

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Cubs having a 53% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Cubs vs. Pirates on Sunday August 27, 2023.

Cubs vs. Pirates 2023

Sunday's MLB game between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 1:35PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Sunday August 27, 2023
• Time: 1:35PM ET / 10:35AM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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