Pirates vs. Cubs Best Moneyline 5/16/24

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Game Pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday, May 16th, at 7:40 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +116 (FanDuel), Cubs -130 (BetRivers)

Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (-185 DraftKings), Cubs -1.5 (+164 FanDuel)

Total: Over 7.5 (-108 DraftKings), Under 7.5 (-102 FanDuel)

Starting Pitchers

Pirates: Jared Jones (2.68 ERA; 0.87 WHIP)

Cubs: Justin Steele (4.72 ERA; 1.20 WHIP)

Betting Trends

Record: Pittsburgh Pirates: 18-26 Chicago Cubs: 19-25

ATS: Pittsburgh Pirates: 20-23 Chicago Cubs: 23-21

Over/Under: Pittsburgh Pirates: 18-24 Chicago Cubs: 25-19

Matchup Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be facing off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday, May 16th, at 7:40 PM EDT. In their previous matchups, the Cubs emerged victorious in two out of three games. However, the Pirates managed to secure a win in one game, showing that they are capable of competing against their opponents.

When it comes to key players, Connor Joe has been a standout performer for the Pirates with a .286 batting average, 6 home runs, and 22 RBI. Oneil Cruz has also been a consistent contributor with a .266 batting average, 7 home runs, and 18 RBI. Bryan Reynolds adds to the Pirates' offensive firepower with a .250 batting average, 5 home runs, and 19 RBI.

On the other side, the Cubs have their own key players to rely on. Nico Hoerner, despite being questionable due to tightness in his left hamstring, has been performing well with a .269 batting average, 2 home runs, and 12 RBI. Mike Tauchman has also been a valuable asset with a .266 batting average, 4 home runs, and 13 RBI. Michael Busch adds power to the Cubs' lineup with a .252 batting average, 7 home runs, and 20 RBI.

In terms of injuries, the Pirates will be without Ke'Bryan Hayes, who is dealing with back inflammation and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. On the other hand, the Cubs have Dansby Swanson out with a right knee injury, but he is expected to return in May.

Looking at the overall records, the Pirates have a slightly better record with 25 wins and 19 losses, while the Cubs have 19 wins and 25 losses. However, it's important to note that the Cubs have been performing well in recent matchups against the Pirates.

Considering all these factors, it's clear that both teams have their strengths, but the Cubs have shown more consistency in their recent matchups. Therefore, based on the provided data, the best bet for this matchup would be Moneyline pick: Cubs.