Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction: Close Contest Projected After New Data Released for Tuesday's MLB Game [9/3/2024]

The Chicago Cubs will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, commencing at 7:40PM ET.

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks (3-10, 6.75 ERA), while the Pirates will counter with Paul Skenes (8-2, 2.23 ERA).

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Pirates as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Pirates-Cubs game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Pirates with a win probability of 54%, compared to 46% for the Cubs."

Pirates vs. Cubs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

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

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
• Time: 7:40PM ET/4:40PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Cubs and Pirates gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's full preview of Tuesday's Pirates vs. Cubs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Cubs vs. Pirates picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB game between the Pirates and Cubs 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Pirates a 54% chance of beating the Cubs.

According to our model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 52% chance of going over.

Pirates vs. Cubs Odds [9/3/2024]

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Pirates	Cubs
Run Line	-1.5 (+140)	+1.5 (-165)
Moneyline	-122	+105
Total	o7.5 (-104)	u7.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Pirates vs. Cubs Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Pirates vs. Cubs matchup is on the run line.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best MLB picks for every game throughout the season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Pirates, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Cubs on Tuesday.

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