Last Updated on June 17, 2016 1:24 pm by Anthony Rome
Pirates vs. Cubs Predictions
Are the Cubs a good bet to cover on the runline today when they host the Pirates at 2:20PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cubs are -265 money line favorites over the Pirates, who have odds of +225 to pull off the upset today in Chicago. Francisco Liriano will face Jake Arrieta in today’s pitching matchup.
Bet Today’s Pirates vs. Cubs Game
PITTSBURGH: The Pirates have lost six of seven on the road and seven of eight overall. They’re also just 1-5 in their last six games versus National League Central rivals and are 1-5 in their last six games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game. They’re 1-6 in their last seven games versus an opponent with a winning record as well.
CHICAGO: The Cubs are now 56-25 in their last 81 games dating back to last year and are 20-7 in their last 27 games versus a left-handed starter. They’re also 47-18 in their last 65 home games and are 20-8 in their last 28 home games versus an opponent that owns a losing road record.
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OUR PREDICTION: Take the Cubs on the runline. They’re 10-2 in Arrieta’s last 12 home starts, are 17-4 in his last 21 starts when he pitches in the first game of a series, and are 14-2 in his last 16 outings when their opponent allows five runs or more in its previous game. The Cubs are 6-0 in Arrieta’s last six starts versus the Pirates as well.
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