2015 MLB Playoffs: Cubs vs. Pirates NL Wild Card Game Picks & Predictions

Last Updated on October 7, 2015 7:41 pm by atswins

Cubs vs. Pirates Wild Card Free Pick

The under is 5-0-1 in Jake Arrieta’s last six starts versus the Pirates, who will host the Cubs in tonight’s National League Wild Card Game at 8:05PM ET.

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According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cubs are -128 money line favorites over the Pirates, who have odds of +118 to pull off the upset. The total, meanwhile, is sitting at 5.5 runs.

Arieta is the best pitcher in the game right now. He shut out Pittsburgh in his last start, a 4-0 win on Sept. 27. He’s allowed just four runs over his last six starts.

Gerrit Cole has been nearly as good as he allowed just one run in his last start against the Cubs in seven innings. In his last four starts against the Cubs, Cole has allowed just six runs in that span.

NATIONAL LEAGUE WILD CARD PLAYOFF FREE PICK: CUBS/PIRATES UNDER 5.5

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