Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates 9/29/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
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The Chicago Cubs will meet with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action in PNC Park, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 6:35 PM (EDT). When the Chicago Cubs play the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round of their three-game series on Wednesday night, they’ll be looking to end a six-game winless skid. The Cubs just suffered a 4-2 defeat to the Cardinals. The Pirates are returning from a 13-1 defeat to the Reds. The Cubs are generating 4.33 runs per game this season. Their batting average of.234 is good for 25th in the league.
Their on-base percentage of. 309 ranks 21st, while their slugging percentage of .407 is 18th. With a .225 batting average, Ian Happ tops Chicago, while Patrick Wisdom tops the club with 28 home runs and 61 RBI. Kyle Hendricks, who has a 14-7 record and a 4.81 ERA, will be the starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Hendricks’ previous appearance was in a 5-4 defeat to Minnesota after allowing five hits and 4 runs in 5.2 innings. If they wish to win this match, they will need a stronger effort from him.
- The total went OVER in 11 of the Chi Cubs’ last 12 matches.
- The Chi Cubs are 7-1 SU in their last 8 matches against Pittsburgh.
- The total went OVER in 6 of the Chi Cubs’ last 6 matches on the road.
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Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions 9/29/2021
The Pirates underperformed in recent weeks, losing four of their previous five games. They’ll aim to turn things around with a victory over the Cubs, which would be their second victory in their past six games. The Pirates are generating 3.71 runs per game. Their batting average of .234 is good for 26th in the league. Their on-base percentage of .307 ranks 24th, while their slugging percentage of .362 is 30th. Pittsburgh’s big hitter is Bryan Reynolds. With a .293 batting average, 24 home runs, and 88 RBI, he tops the club.
Roansy Contreras will start for the Pirates for the first time in his career. This week, Contreras advanced from Class AAA Indianapolis. In 58 innings in the minors, he had a 2.64 ERA with 82 strikeouts and 13 walks.
- The total went OVER in 7 of the Pirates’ previous 10 matches.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 matches against the Chi Cubs.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates are 8-3 SU in their last 11 matches at home.
Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates. The MLB pick for this game is the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs dropped six consecutive matches, but they performed well offensively during that time, scoring 25 runs. They’ll go up against a Pittsburgh squad that lost four of its past five matches, with its pitchers allowing 36 runs. The Pirates only scored seven runs in their past 3 matches, so expect them to struggle offensively in this game, resulting in a Cubs victory. The Chicago Cubs will win to a predicted score of 7-5.
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Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates 9/29/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 6:35 PM (EDT)
Location: PNC Park, USA
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
TV: BSWI
MLB Odds: Philadelphia Phillies -115
MLB Totals: 8