The Chicago Cubs (67-66) and Pittsburgh Pirates (62-70) meet for a Wednesday matinee as they close out a 3-game NL Central series. First pitch from PNC Park is slated for 12:35 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Cubs lead 5-4
Chicago has taken the 1st 2 games of this series and is 5-1 over its last 6 games. The Cubs have scored 27 runs in the 2 wins at Pittsburgh; they have averaged a robust 9.83 runs per game since Aug. 22.
The Pirates are 1-3 over their last 4. In home games against Chicago, Pittsburgh has lost 3 straight and 4 of its last 5.