The Chicago Cubs will play against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The game will be at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA, and is set to start at 12:35 PM. The Cubs have a record of 87-64, while the Pirates stand at 65-87. The game will be broadcast on MLBN, and the weather is expected to be mild with broken clouds.
Cubs vs. Pirates Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Chicago Cubs -156. The Cubs have a strong road record and are on a winning streak. The Pirates have been struggling, losing their last three games.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-112). Both starting pitchers have low ERAs, and the Pirates have had trouble scoring in recent games.
Team Trends
- The Chicago Cubs have won their last three games and have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost their last three games and have a 1-9 record in their last 10 games.
- The Cubs have a road record of 41-35 this season.
- The Pirates have a home record of 42-35 this season.
- The Cubs recently defeated the Pirates 4-1 on September 16, 2025, with 14 hits and one home run.
Cubs vs Pirates Preview
The Chicago Cubs are set to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Wednesday. The Cubs have a strong record of 87-64 and are ranked second in their division. They are on a three-game winning streak and have won six of their last ten games. Matthew Boyd will be on the mound for the Cubs. He has an ERA of 3.05 and a WHIP of 1.07, with a 13-8 win-loss record.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, with a record of 65-87, are ranked fifth in their division. They have been struggling recently, losing their last three games and only winning one of their last ten. Johan Oviedo will start for the Pirates. He has an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.17, with a 2-0 win-loss record. The game will be played in mild weather with broken clouds, making for a pleasant afternoon at the ballpark.
Pirates’ Key Players and Stats
The Pittsburgh Pirates have some notable hitters this season. Andrew McCutchen leads the team with 13 home runs. He also has a .239 batting average and has played in 127 games. Spencer Horwitz is another key player for the Pirates. He has a .260 batting average and has hit 9 home runs. Horwitz has played in 99 games this season. Johan Oviedo will start as the pitcher for the Pirates. He has a strong ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.17. Oviedo has a win-loss record of 2-0 this season.
Chicago Cubs: A Look at the Lineup
The Chicago Cubs have a strong lineup this season. Seiya Suzuki has played in 140 games and has a batting average of .244. He has hit 27 home runs, ranking second on the team. Dansby Swanson is another key player for the Cubs. He has played in 148 games and maintains a batting average of .250. Swanson has hit 22 home runs and leads the team in runs with 80. The Cubs will rely on Matthew Boyd as their starting pitcher. Boyd has an ERA of 3.05 and a WHIP of 1.07. His win-loss record stands at 13-8 this season.
Final Betting Pick
The Cubs are a strong pick on the money line at -156. They have a solid road record of 41-35 and are on a winning streak. They have won their last three games, including two against the Pirates. The Cubs’ recent success is supported by their consistent hitting and strong pitching, making them a reliable choice.
The under 8.0 is a good pick for this game. Both starting pitchers have low ERAs, with Matthew Boyd at 3.05 and Johan Oviedo at 2.81. The Pirates have struggled to score, with only one run in each of their last two games against the Cubs. This suggests a low-scoring game, aligning with the under prediction.
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Last updated:September 17, 2025 Cubs, Pirates