This article will formulate a prediction for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs game on Thursday, May 1, at PNC Park. Have a look at it.
SYNOPSIS
Game Overview
The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park for the last game of their three-game series. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:10 PM ET. The Cubs are the odds-on favourite at $1.58, while the Pirates are the underdog at $2.45. The run lines are Cubs -1.5 ($1.92) and Pirates +1.5 ($1.91). With both options priced at $1.91, the total runs over/under is 8.571.
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Starting Pitchers:
Pittsburgh Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski (1-3, 6.96 ERA)
Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd (2-2, 2.54 ERA)
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Game Info
Away Team: Chicago Cubs (Favorite)
Home Team: Pittsburgh Pirates (Underdog)
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 8:40 AM AEST (6:10 PM ET)
Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
League: Major League Baseball (MLB)
Betting Odds
The current betting odds in the USA for Thursday’s MLB sportsbook at PNC Park are:
Moneyline:
- Chicago Cubs: -174
- Pittsburgh Pirates: +146
Run Line:
- Chicago Cubs -1.5: -102
- Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5: -118
Total Runs (Over/Under 9):
- Over: -100
- Under: -122
Note: To give you the best guidance possible, our betting recommendations are based on gambling intelligence like FanDuel MLB, Sportsurge MLB, MLB lines betus and industry-leading modelling.
Weather & Ballpark Report
Forecast: Partly cloudy with temperatures around 63°F (17°C) at game time.
Wind: Light winds blowing out to center field at 5 mph.
Humidity: Approximately 60%.
PNC Park is generally neutral and slightly favors batters.
Key Statistics, Trends, and Insights
- This season, when favoured on the moneyline, the Cubs have won 76.9% of their games.
- This season, the Pirates have a 31.6% winning percentage when they are moneyline underdogs.
- The Cubs won both of Matthew Boyd’s games when he was favoured, and he has a 2.54 ERA over his first five starts.
- Carmen Mlodzinski has only won one of his five starts for the Pirates, and his ERA is 6.95.
- The Pirates’ team batting average (.224) is lower than the Cubs’ (.263).
What Should You Bet On? Our Free Picks
Based on the simulated prediction and outcomes for this match-up, we at Betting World recommend you make the following bets:
- Moneyline: Chicago Cubs at -174
- Run Line: Chicago Cubs -1.5 at -102
- Total Runs: Over 9 at -100
Our betting advice is based on industry-leading modelling and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible direction on MLB sportsbooks.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Win Prediction
The Cubs have a 62.3% chance of winning this game, based on predictive analytics models. Betting on the Cubs presents a good risk-reward situation when taking into account the betting odds and possible value.
Sources: https://baseball.realgm.com/, https://www.betus.com.pa/sportsbook/mlb/, https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb
