| Monday, July 25 | MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
|---|---|
| Moneyline: | Chicago Cubs -145 vs Pittsburgh Pirates +122 |
| Runline: | Cubs -1.5 (+140) / Pirates +1.5 (-160) |
| Total: | 8.5 Runs (Over +100 / Under -120) |
| Game Time: | 8:05pm ET / 5:05pm PT |
| Where: | Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL |
| Weather: | 70 Degrees / Clear |
Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis
On Monday night, the Cubs and the Pirates face off for the first game of a two-game series in Chicago. The Pirates are coming off a 2-1 series loss against the Marlin s at home and the Cubs are coming off a three-game sweep of the Phillies in Philly.
The Pirates lead the season series against the Cubs 8-5. For this matchup, the Cubs are -145 home favorites, the run line is 1.5, and the total is set at 8.5 runs.
With the All-Star break in the rearview, the Pirates enter the second half of the season with a 40-56 record and they sit in third place in the NL Central.