The Chicago Cubs (23-16) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-22) at PNC Park Saturday to continue a 3-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. 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 won the 2023 series 10-3, and lead 2024, 1-0
In their last series versus the Padres, the Cubs failed to score more than 3 runs. It was almost the same for Pittsburgh, who scored more than 3 runs once against the Angels. But it was the Cubs who broke out of their slump Friday night.
After leading 3-2, Chicago erupted in the 7th inning with 4 runs. 3B Christopher Morel and 2B Nick Madrigal hit RBI singles and LF Ian Happ came through with a double, and the Cubs won 7-2.