Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Tuesday [6/20/2023]

MLB action continues on Tuesday at 7:05PM ET as the Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

The Pirates will have Johan Oviedo (3-6, 4.40 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Cubs are going with Marcus Stroman (8-4, 2.46 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Cubs vs. Pirates, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Cubs vs. Pirates

Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Cubs-Pirates MLB game 10,000 times.

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

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Cubs vs. Pirates Odds [6/20]

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (-144), Cubs -1.5 (+130)
• Moneyline: Pirates +115, Cubs -134
• Total: Over/Under 8 (+100/-105)

The Pirates are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Cubs, with -144 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 the market at +130.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +115, which means you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -134, where you can risk $134 to win $100, for a total payout of $234, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks available 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 8-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Cubs vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -144 via FanDuel Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +115 via BetMGM (0.5% edge)
• Total: Under 8 @ -105 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

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

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction

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

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

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before Cubs vs. Pirates on Tuesday June 20, 2023.

Cubs vs. Pirates 2023

Tuesday'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: Tuesday June 20, 2023
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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