Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Odds, MLB Picks [5/18/2024]

The Chicago Cubs will square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Saturday, starting at 2:20PM ET.

The Cubs will have Shota Imanaga (5-0, 0.96 ERA) as their starting pitcher, up against Bailey Falter (2-2, 4.15 ERA) for the Pirates.

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

We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Saturday's MLB game between the Pirates and Cubs 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of MLB picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 64% chance of beating the Pirates.

According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8 runs has a 54% chance of going over.

Pirates vs. Cubs Odds [5/18/2024]

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Pirates vs. Cubs Picks

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Pirates vs. Cubs Game Information

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

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

Pre-Game Probabilities

Last Updated: 6:31PM, May 18

Moneyline

Over / Under

Run Line

Pirates

Win %

39%

61%

+170

-174

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Cubs

Pirates PIT

+170

Win %

39%

61%

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Cubs CHC

-174

Bailey Falter 2-2, 4.15 ERA

Shota Imanaga 5-0, 0.96 ERA

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Conclusion

We predict the Cubs, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Pirates on Saturday.

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