Cubs vs. Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

At Wrigley Field on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (20-25) meet the Chicago Cubs (25-20), with first pitch at 2:20 PM ET.

The favored Cubs (-178 moneyline odds) play at home against the Pirates (+150). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Chicago Cubs looking to Shota Imanaga (5-0), and Bailey Falter (2-2) getting the nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

These squads meet again after the Pirates’ 5-4 victory over the Cubs Saturday. Jared Jones (6.0 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 7 K) picked up the win for the Pirates. Edward Olivares went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead the team on offense. Justin Steele (5.2 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 7 K) took the loss on the mound for the Cubs.

  
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