Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Thursday [8/24/2023]

The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PNC Park on Thursday, beginning at 7:05PM ET.

Rob Zastryzny (1-0, 5.29 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates, pitting him against Justin Steele (14-3, 2.80 ERA) for the Cubs.

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

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Pirates

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Cubs-Pirates MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 58% chance of defeating the Pirates.

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Cubs vs. Pirates Odds [8/24]

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (+100), Cubs -1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Pirates +220, Cubs -185
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-105/-115)

The Pirates are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Cubs, with +100 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 -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +220, which means you can bet $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -185, where you can risk $185 to win $100, for a total payout of $285, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

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 56% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has a 60% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Cubs vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ +100 via PointsBet (56% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +220 via DraftKings Sportsbook (11.1% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 9.5 @ -115 via FanDuel Sportsbook (60% 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 11.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction

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

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Cubs having a 58% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Cubs vs. Pirates on Thursday August 24, 2023.

Cubs vs. Pirates 2023

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

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Thursday August 24, 2023
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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