Cubs vs. Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

The Chicago Cubs (34-38) will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (34-37), Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET, with the Pirates on a seven-game losing streak.

The Pirates are an underdog (+108 on the moneyline to win) when they take on the Cubs (-129). The Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Marcus Stroman (8-4, 2.45 ERA), who is looking for win No. 9 on the season, and the Pirates will turn to Johan Oviedo (3-6, 4.40 ERA).

These clubs meet again after the Cubs defeated the Pirates 8-0 yesterday. Drew Smyly registered the win for the Cubs (5.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 4 K), and Mike Tauchman led the way offensively (3-for-5 with three RBI). Osvaldo Bido (6.0 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 7 K) took the loss for the Pirates.

  
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