On Thursday, May 01, 2025, the Chicago Cubs will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The game is set to begin at 12:35 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game as these two teams meet on the field.

Cubs vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Cubs MoneyLine: 126. The Cubs have a better record this season and strong hitting stats. Their road performance is solid, making them a good value as the underdog.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-112). Both teams have strong pitching stats, and the Pirates struggle with batting, which could lead to a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Chicago Cubs have a regular season record of 18-13, with equal wins at home and on the road.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates are 12-19 this season and are 6 games back in the NL Central.
• In a recent game against the Cubs, the Pirates had 4 extra base hits compared to the Cubs’ 1.
• Dansby Swanson went 3 for 4 with 1 run in the Cubs’ recent loss to the Pirates.
• Andrew McCutchen had a 4 for 4 game with 1 home run in a recent loss to the Dodgers.

Cubs vs Pirates Preview

The Chicago Cubs are set to play against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Thursday night. The Cubs will rely on Colin Rea as their starting pitcher. Rea has a strong record this season with a 1-0 record and a low ERA of .96. He has shown good control with 19 strikeouts and only three walks over 18 2/3 innings.

On the other side, the Pirates will have Paul Skenes on the mound. Skenes has started six games this season, holding a 3-2 record with an ERA of 2.39. He has been effective with 39 strikeouts in 37 2/3 innings. Both teams will look to their pitchers to set the tone in this game. Fans can expect a competitive game as these two teams meet again.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Key Players and Stats

The Pittsburgh Pirates have some strong hitters this season. Oneil Cruz leads the team with a .253 batting average. He also has 8 home runs and 18 runs, both ranking first in the league. Bryan Reynolds is another important player for the Pirates. He has a batting average of .236 and has played in 30 games. Reynolds has hit 3 home runs and has 12 runs. Andrew McCutchen is contributing well as the designated hitter. He holds a batting average of .277 and has 3 home runs. McCutchen has also driven in 12 runs this season.

Chicago Cubs: Strong Hitters and Pitching Depth

The Chicago Cubs have some top hitters this season. Kyle Tucker leads the team with a .279 batting average. He also ranks first in home runs with 7 and has 26 runs. Tucker’s 27 RBIs also place him at the top in the league. Pete Crow-Armstrong is another key player for the Cubs. He has a batting average of .275 and has played in 31 games. Crow-Armstrong has hit 6 home runs and has 23 runs. He also has 21 RBIs this season. Seiya Suzuki contributes with a .287 batting average. He has hit 7 home runs and has 25 RBIs. Suzuki is dealing with a wrist injury and might not play in the next game. His availability is uncertain for the Cubs.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs are a solid pick for the money line at +126. They have a better overall record this season with 18 wins and 13 losses. Their road record is also strong, with 9 wins and 6 losses. The Cubs’ hitting stats are impressive, with players like Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki leading the way. This makes them a good value as the underdog.

The under 7.5 runs is another strong pick. Both teams have solid pitching stats. Colin Rea of the Cubs has an ERA of 0.96, and Paul Skenes of the Pirates has an ERA of 2.39. The Pirates’ batting average is .226, which ranks them 22nd. This suggests the game could be low-scoring, making the under a good choice.

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