Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJune 12, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 12, 2025 ,

MLB Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 6/12

The Pittsburgh Pirates will visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The game is set for 8:05 PM under the night sky. Fans can expect warm weather with a light breeze and overcast clouds as they tune in on SN PT.

Pirates vs. Cubs Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cubs MoneyLine at -205. The Cubs have a strong home record of 20-11, while the Pirates struggle on the road with a 9-22 record. This makes the Cubs a solid choice.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5. Both teams have capable offenses, and the Cubs have shown power with 94 home runs this season, ranking 5th in the league.

Team Trends

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have a road record of 9-22 this season.
  • The Chicago Cubs have a strong home record of 20-11 this season.
  • In their last game, the Pittsburgh Pirates won against the Miami Marlins with a score of 5-2.
  • The Chicago Cubs recently lost to the Philadelphia Phillies with a score of 7-2.
  • The game will take place at Wrigley Field, an outdoor stadium in Chicago, IL.

Pirates vs Cubs Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are ready to take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The game will start at 8:05 PM under the night sky. Fans can expect warm weather with a light breeze and overcast clouds. The game will be broadcast on SN PT.

Andrew Heaney will start for the Pirates. He has a 3.23 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. Heaney has a record of 3-4 this season. Jameson Taillon will take the mound for the Cubs. Taillon has a 3.54 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP. His record stands at 6-3. Both pitchers will aim to lead their teams to victory.

Chicago Cubs: Key Players and Stats

The Chicago Cubs have some top hitters this season. Seiya Suzuki is leading the team with a batting average of .266. He has hit 16 home runs, ranking him first on the team.

Dansby Swanson has played in 68 games so far. He has a batting average of .240 and has hit 12 home runs. Swanson has scored 39 runs, which is the highest on the team.

Jameson Taillon is the starting pitcher for the Cubs in this game. He has an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 0.98. Taillon’s record stands at 6 wins and 3 losses.

Pirates Ready for Battle: Key Players and Stats

Andrew McCutchen is a top player for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has played in 60 games and has a batting average of .263. McCutchen leads the team with 6 home runs and has scored 21 runs. Ke’Bryan Hayes has been a solid player at third base. He has played in 64 games with a batting average of .232. Hayes has scored 19 runs and has 19 RBIs. Andrew Heaney will start as the pitcher for the Pirates. His ERA is 3.23, and his WHIP is 1.15. Heaney has 3 wins and 4 losses this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs are a strong pick for the MoneyLine at -205. They have a solid home record of 20-11, which shows they perform well at Wrigley Field. Their offense is powerful, with 94 home runs this season, placing them 5th in the league. This makes them a tough team to beat at home.

The Pirates, on the other hand, struggle on the road with a 9-22 record. This makes it hard for them to compete against a team like the Cubs. The Over 7.5 is also a good choice. Both teams have shown they can score, and with the Cubs’ strong offense, there is potential for a high-scoring game.

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

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