Pirates vs. Cubs Best Over/Under 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

ATS: Pirates: 20-24 Cubs: 24-20

Over/Under: Pirates: 21-22-1 Cubs: 20-23-1

Matchup Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will face 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. The Pirates won one game against the Cubs. This history sets the stage for an intense battle between these two teams.

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 set of offensive threats. Nico Hoerner leads the team with a .269 batting average, 2 home runs, and 12 RBI. Mike Tauchman has been a reliable contributor with a .266 batting average, 4 home runs, and 13 RBI. Michael Busch adds power to the 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, Nico Hoerner is questionable for the Cubs due to tightness in his left hamstring.

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 records alone don't always determine the outcome of a game.

Taking into consideration all the factors mentioned above, including the previous matchups, key player performances, and injuries, our pick for this MLB matchup between the Pirates and Cubs is Our pick: over. We believe that both teams have the potential to put up a good fight and score runs, resulting in a high-scoring game.