The Chicago Cubs will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The game is set to start at 6:40 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night game under the lights.

Cubs vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Cubs MoneyLine: -173. The Cubs have a better record and strong hitting stats. Their pitcher, Matthew Boyd, has a solid ERA of 2.54, which may give them an edge.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-119). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs, and the Pirates’ pitcher, Carmen Mlodzinski, has a high ERA of 6.96, which could lead to a higher-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Chicago Cubs have a season record of 18-12, with a balanced home and road performance.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates are 11-19 this season and are 7 games back in the NL Central.
• In their recent game against the Phillies, Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon pitched 7 innings, allowing only 1 run.
• During the Pirates’ recent win against the Dodgers, pitcher Paul Skenes struck out 9 batters over 6 1/3 innings.
• Andrew McCutchen hit a home run and went 4 for 4 in the Pirates’ game against the Dodgers on April 27th.

Cubs vs Pirates Preview

The Chicago Cubs will send Matthew Boyd to the mound against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Boyd has been solid this season with a 2.54 ERA over five starts. He has pitched 28 1/3 innings and struck out 24 batters. Boyd’s consistency will be key for the Cubs as they play under the lights at PNC Park.

The Pirates will counter with Carmen Mlodzinski. Mlodzinski has struggled with a 6.96 ERA in his five starts. He has pitched 22 innings and struck out 18 batters. The Pirates will look for Mlodzinski to improve his performance in this home game against the Cubs.

Pirates’ Key Players and Performance Insights

Oneil Cruz is leading the Pirates in key hitting categories. He has a batting average of .250, and his on-base percentage is .362. Cruz leads the league with 8 home runs, 17 runs, and 16 RBIs. Bryan Reynolds has played in 29 games this season. His batting average stands at .227 with an on-base percentage of .288. Reynolds is second on the team with 3 home runs and 14 RBIs. Andrew McCutchen has a batting average of .275. He has hit 3 home runs and driven in 10 runs. McCutchen’s on-base percentage is .363, showing his ability to reach base consistently.

Chicago Cubs: Key Players and Season Overview

Kyle Tucker is leading the Cubs with a strong performance. His batting average is .288, and his on-base percentage is .397. Tucker has hit 7 home runs and driven in 26 runs, ranking first in the league. Pete Crow-Armstrong is also having a good season. He has a .284 batting average and an on-base percentage of .325. Crow-Armstrong has hit 6 home runs and scored 23 runs, placing him second on the team. Seiya Suzuki has been effective in his 26 games. His batting average is .298, with an on-base percentage of .368. Suzuki has 7 home runs and 25 RBIs but is dealing with a wrist injury.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored on the money line at -173. Their strong record of 18-12 and impressive hitting stats support this. Key players like Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong have been performing well, contributing to the team’s success.

The over/under is set at 8.5, with the over favored at -119. The Cubs have a high batting average and slugging percentage, while the Pirates’ pitcher, Carmen Mlodzinski, has a high ERA of 6.96. This combination suggests the game could see plenty of runs scored.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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