Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - Jul 26, 2022

The Chicago Cubs face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, beginning at 2:20PM ET.

The Cubs will have Keegan Thompson (7-4, 3.43 ERA) start, pitting him against Bryse Wilson (1-5, 6.52 ERA) for the Pirates.

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

Who will win Pirates vs. Cubs?

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

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cubs a 60% chance of beating the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Cubs Odds

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+110), Pirates +1.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Cubs -185, Pirates +165
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-108/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are -1.5 favorites versus the Pirates, with +110 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -115.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -185, which means you can risk $185 to win $100, for a total payout of $285, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +165, where you can bet $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 8 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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) are a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -115 via Caesars Sportsbook (58% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +165 via PointsBet (2.5% edge)
• Total: Over 8 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (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 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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Pirates vs. Cubs Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Pirates-Cubs matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores.

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Pirates vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 2:20PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Tuesday July 26, 2022
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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