Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Wednesday [9/20/2023]

The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, starting at 7:40PM ET.

The Cubs will have Justin Steele (16-4, 2.73 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Mitch Keller (12-9, 4.04 ERA) for the Pirates.

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

Who Will Win: Pirates vs. Cubs

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

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 61% chance of defeating the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Cubs Odds [9/20]

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+114), Pirates +1.5 (-125)
• Moneyline: Cubs -190, Pirates +165
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-115/+100)

The Cubs are -1.5 favorites against the Pirates, with +114 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -125.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -190. That means you can risk $190 to win $100, for a total payout of $290, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, 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 for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check 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 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under has a 56% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Pirates vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -125 via DraftKings Sportsbook (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +165 via PointsBet (1.0% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (56% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pirates moneyline is the best option because of the 1.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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

Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction

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

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Cubs given a 61% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Pirates vs. Cubs on Wednesday September 20, 2023.

Pirates vs. Cubs 2023

Wednesday's MLB action between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 7:40PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Wednesday September 20, 2023
• Time: 7:40PM ET / 4:40PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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